Purpose: This qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of transfer students in paramedicine and examined the meaning and structure of university life after transfer. Methods: This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of K University (KNU_IRB_2023-094). Data were collected from November 1 to November 30, 2023, through in-depth interviews with 12 transfer students. Open-ended questions focused on their experiences after the transfer and the meaning they attributed to the transfer into paramedicine. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method (1978). Results: Five major categories and seventeen subcategories were identified. The key themes were as follows: (1) a sense of alienation due to limited networking opportunities, (2) difficulties in academic adaptation, (3) the need for institutional support and guidance, (4) gaining a sense of belonging through participation in community activities, and (5) perceiving the transfer experience as a stepping stone toward becoming a paramedic. Although participants initially experienced academic burden, clinical stress, and social alienation, they gradually reconstructed their professional identities through peer collaboration, faculty support, and self-directed learning. Conclusion: Transfer students in paramedicine face multifaceted academic and social challenges. However, they ultimately perceive their experiences as a foundation for professional growth. These findings highlight the need for a structured orientation, academic support, and integrated educational planning to facilitate successful adaptation and professional development.
목차
= Abstract = Ⅰ. 서론 1. 연구의 필요성 Ⅱ. 연구방법 1. 연구설계 2. 연구참여자 선정 3. 연구참여자에 대한 윤리적 고려 4. 자료수집 방법 5. 자료분석방법 6. 연구자 준비 Ⅲ. 연구결과 Ⅳ. 고찰 Ⅴ. 결론 및 제언 1. 결론 2. 제언 References
키워드
University life experienceTransfer studentParamedic educationPhenomenological study
저자
최은숙 [ Eun-Sook Choi | 국립공주대학교 응급구조학과 교수 ]
이인수 [ In-Soo Lee | 국립한국교통대학교 응급구조학과 교수 ]
Corresponding Author
한국응급구조학회 [The Korean Society of Emergency Medical Technology]
설립연도
1997
분야
의약학>응급의학
소개
복합 구조적인 산업사회의 발전에 따라 안전사고와 응급상황에서의 구조구급요청자들이 증가하고 있으나 우리나라의 응급의료체계는 아직 그 수준을 따라가지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 우리나라의 응급의료체계를 확립하고 구조구급에 관한 기초학문의 발전에 기여하고자 학회를 창립한다.
간행물
간행물명
한국응급구조학회지(구 한국응급구조학회논문지) [The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services ]