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현재 정보소외계층 대상에 대한 정의는 2000년대 초반 정부가 정보격차실태조사를 처음 시작했던 당시의 기준을 그대로 사용하고 있다. 본 연구의 목표는 정보격차조사의 정보소외계층 대상을 검토하고 재 정의 하고자 하는 것이다. 이러한 목표를 위해 본 연구에서는 정보격차조사의 대상 중 특히 문제의 소지가 많은 대상인 장애인, 저소득층, 장노년층을 중심으로 각각의 현황을 분석하고 정보소외계층 대상으로서 이들 집단에 대한 정의를 재검토하였다. 분석 결과 정보격차 조사 대상 장애인을 현재의 지체, 뇌병변, 청각/언어, 시각장애인만으로 한정하지 말고, 개정된 장애인복지법에 의거하여 15가지 장애유형을 재검토 해야 한다. 저소득층의 경우 정보격차해소 대책의 대상으로서 저소득층의 기준도 기초생활수급자에 한정하고 있다. 그러나 차상위계층을 정보소외계층으로 포함시키는 검토가 필요하다. 장노년층의 경우 현재 노인연령기준이 사회통념에 맞추어 상향조정하는 것을 고려해 보아야 할 것이다. 따라서 장년층은 제외하고 65세이상의 노인층에 대해서만 정보소외계층에 포함시켜 정보격차조사를 수행하는 것도 고려해 볼 만하다.

The definition of digital poverty has not been changed since it was used at the first digital divide survey in 2000s. The objective of this study is to reexamine and redefine digital poverty targets of digital divide survey. This study examines the present state for the target of the digital divide survey focusing on Disabilities, Low-Income and Elders and then redefines digital poverty for them. The results suggest to reexamine 15 types of disabilities by the revised the Disabled Welfare Law as digital divide targets, rather than limiting to physical, brain, hearing and visual disabilities. For the low-income target, people on the second-to-the bottom income bracket as well as those on basic welfare should be included as the target of low-income people for digital poverty. The age of the elder target for digital poverty should be adjusted to sixty-five or more in the era of aging population.

본 연구는 자활근로자를 대상으로 스트레스와 자활의지 간의 관계에서 우울을 통한 심리적 경직성의 조절된 매개 효과를 검증하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 자활근로자 909명에게 지각된 스트레스 척도, 우울 질문지, 수용행동질문지II, 자활 의지 척도로 구성된 설문지를 실시하였다. 수집된 자료는 PROCESS Macro를 활용하여 분석하였다. 결과는 다음과 같다. 1) 스트레스와 우울은 자활의지에 유의한 부적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 2) 스트레스와 자활의지 간의 관계에서 우울을 통한 심리적 경직성의 조절된 매개효과가 검증되었다. 결과를 바탕으로 심리적 경직성이 낮은(즉, 심리적 유연성이 높은) 자활근로자는 우울 및 자활의지 저하로부터 보다 잘 보호받을 수 있음을 논의하였다. 또한, 자활의지를 제고하기 위한 수용전념치료(ACT) 프로그램을 제시하였다.

This study aimed to examine the moderated mediation effect of psychological inflexibility through depression between stress and willingness for self-sufficiency among self-sufficiency workers. For this study, a total of 909 self-sufficiency workers completed the questionnaires: Stress Scale, Depression Questionnaires, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II and Willingness for Self-Sufficiency Scale. The collected data were analyzed using the PROCESS Macro program. The results are as follows. 1) The stress and depression had significant negative effects on willingness for self-sufficiency. 2) The moderated mediation effect of psychological inflexibility through depression between stress and willingness for self-sufficiency was verified. Based on these results, this study suggests that self-sufficiency workers with lower psychological inflexibility(i.e., higher psychological flexibility) may be better protected from depression and reduced willingness for self-sufficiency. In addition, an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT) program is proposed to enhance willingness for self-sufficiency.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors influencing quality of life (QoL) of low-income older adults (LOAs) with sarcopenia. Methods: A convenience sample of 125 older adults was recruited from Jeonbuk Province, South Korea. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire that included nutritional status, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument-Older Adults Module. Additionally, grip strength and appendicular skeletal muscle mass, were evaluated, along with the short physical performance battery. Results: Sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia were observed in 43.2% and 56.8% of participants, respectively. Using multiple regression analysis, depression (β = - .40, p < .001), nutritional status (β = .24, p = .003), and anxiety (β = - .15, p = .042) were identified as factors affecting the QoL of the older adults in low-income groups with sarcopenia, the explanatory power of these variables was 44%. Conclusion: The results of this study can be used to develop a nursing intervention program and establish policies to improve depression, anxiety, and nutritional status to enhance QoL of LOAs with sarcopenia.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a practitioner-led empowerment program on self-sufficiency motivation, self-esteem, and self-efficacy among low-income service recipients at self-sufficiency centers. Methods: A quasi-experimental repeated-measures design was used. Participants were recipients of social services from 11 local self-sufficiency centers in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. In total, 100 participants were recruited, with 51 assigned to the experimental group and 49 assigned to the control group. The experimental group received an eight-session program delivered by center practitioners who had been trained by mental health nurses, whereas the control group received usual services. Self-sufficiency motivation, self-esteem, and self-efficacy were assessed at three time points: baseline (pretest: T0), immediately after the intervention (post-test: T1), and 4 weeks after the intervention (follow-up: T2). Results: Using generalized estimating equations, participants in the experimental group showed significantly greater improvements than those in the control group at both T1 and T2 in self-sufficiency motivation (T1: B=1.61, p=.030; T2: B=2.88, p<.001), self-esteem (T1: B=2.77, p<.001; T2: B=2.78, p<.001), and self-efficacy (T1: B=3.95, p=.004; T2: B=4.19, p<.001). Conclusion: The practitioner-led program is associated with significant short-term improvements in psychosocial determinants of self-sufficiency among low-income service recipients. These findings may inform the development of community nursing interventions that support the psychosocial foundations of independent living in this population and provide a basis for training programs designed to strengthen the capacity of practitioners at local self-sufficiency centers (Clinical Research Information Service of Korea registration number: KCT0010027; registration date: December 12, 2024).

Purpose: From the holistic environmental perspective, individual and environmental influences on low-income children's questionable development were identified and examined as to differences in the influences according to the child's developmental stage of infancy (age 0-35 months) or early childhood (age 36-71 months). Methods: This study was a cross-sectional comparative design using negative binominal regression analysis to identify predictors of questionable development separately for each developmental stage. The sample was comprised of 952 children (357 in infancy and 495 in early childhood) from low-income families in South Korea. Predictors included individual factors: child's age and gender; proximal environmental influences: family factors (family health conditions, primary caregiver, child-caregiver relationship, depression in primary caregiver) and institution factors (daycare enrollment, days per week in daycare); and distal environmental influences: income/resources factors (family income, personal resources and social resources); and community factors (perceived child-rearing environment). The outcome variable was questionable development. Results: Significant contributors to questionable development in the infancy group were age, family health conditions, and personal resources; in the early childhood group, significant contributors were gender, family health conditions, grandparent as a primary caregiver, child-caregiver relationships, daycare enrollment, and personal resources. Conclusion: Factors influencing children's questionable development may vary by developmental stage. It is important to consider differences in individual and environmental influences when developing targeted interventions to ensure that children attain their optimal developmental goals at each developmental stage. Understanding this may lead nursing professionals to design more effective preventive interventions for low-income children.

Children from low income families are vulnerable to physical problems including obesity, asthma, hypertension and psychological problems including depression, anxiety. This study was done to identify trends in welfare policy for children from low-income families and future direction for solving health disparity problems. Dream Start is a government-sponsored project that offers services for vulnerable children, ages 0(include pregnant woman) to 12 years and their families. The Korean Government has made an effort to alleviate health disparity through the ‘Health Plan’ by establishing health objectives. However, in spite of these efforts by the Korean government, health disparity has worsened in Korea. In order to strengthen family function as well as promote growth and development for vulnerable children, experts in child care need to be significantly involved in identifying neglected children in the community.

Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of an empowerment program based on reality therapy inhelping low-income welfare recipients become self-reliant. Methods: This study used a repeated-measures design with a control group. Sixty-four participants wereselected through convenience sampling from among welfare recipients who accessed self-sufficiencyservices at local self-sufficiency centers. The empowerment program consisted of eight sessions. Theoutcome variables were self-sufficiency motivation, self-esteem, and empowerment. Data were collectedat baseline, immediately after intervention, and 4 weeks after intervention, and were analyzed using theindependent t-test, c2 test, or Fisher's exact test, and generalized estimating equations (GEE). Results: GEE revealed significant group time interaction effects on self-sufficiency motivation, selfesteem,and empowerment, after adjusting the baseline scores for the three outcome variables. Conclusion: The developed empowerment program significantly improved self-sufficiency motivation,self-esteem, and empowerment among welfare recipients who accessed self-sufficiency services at localself-sufficiency centers. This study provides direction for the development of psychosocial empowermentprograms to help welfare recipients become self-reliant. Future research should focus on the longtermeffects of this empowerment program.

Purpose: This study examined individual- and community-level factors influencing healthy lifestyle practices-physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption-among low-income individuals with diabetes, using the social determinants of health framework. Methods: Secondary data from 1,673 low-income patients with diabetes who participated in the 2019 Community Health Survey in South Korea were analyzed. Twelve individual-level demographic and health-related variables and five community-level environmental and healthcare variables were selected based on the social determinants of health framework. A linear mixed-effects model incorporating both levels was fitted using the nlme package in R. Results: Individual-level factors, including sex, age, education, employment status, and body mass index(BMI), were significantly associated with physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Community-level factors accounted for little variation in these behaviors. Among the three models, the smoking model showed the best fit, followed by alcohol consumption and physical activity models. Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of interventions that account for individual characteristics when promoting healthy lifestyle practices among low-income patients with diabetes. Programs tailored to sex, age, education, and employment status may be more effective than undifferentiated strategies. Policymakers should prioritize individualized approaches to broad community-level reforms when designing interventions for this population.

Purpose. This study examined the predictive factors enabling access to children's oral health care at the level of financial barriers, beliefs, and the provider. Methods. In-depth interviews were conducted with 320 immigrant mothers of low-income families regarding their use of oral health services for children aged four to eight years old. Access to oral health care was measured with frequency of planned dental visits, continuity of care, and age at first visit to dentist. Results. The mother took her child to the dentist at a younger age if she received referrals to a dentist from pediatrician. Regular dental visits were significantly related to household income, provider availability on week-ends, and insurance coverage. The extended clinic hours in the evenings, and the belief in the importance of the child's regular dentist visits increased the likelihood of continuing care. The mothers perceiving a cost burden for the child's dental care were also less likely to return to the dentist. Conclusion. The available care delivery system, coordinated medical care, and health beliefs were among important predictors of the health service use. The study findings suggest need for culturally competent dental health interventions to enhance access to oral health care among particularly vulnerable populations such as low-income children in Korean communities.

Purpose: Obesity among children from low-income families is becoming a social problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an obesity prevention program that included physical activity, nutrition education, behavioral modification, and primary caregiver participation components among children from low-income families. Methods: The study analyzed a nonequivalent control group using a pretest-posttest design. A total of 77 children were recruited from six community childcare centers using purposive sampling. For the intervention group (n=40), the pretest was administered before the combined intervention program involving the participants' primary caregivers was conducted for 8 weeks. The posttest was conducted immediately after the program and again four weeks after the program. Results: Flexibility (F=4.64, p=.020), muscular endurance (F=11.22, p<.001), nutritional knowledge scores (F=4.79, p=.010), body image satisfaction scores (F=4.74, p=.012), and self-esteem scores (F=3.81, p=.029) showed significant differences and interactions between group and time for the intervention and control groups. Conclusion: Strategies to actively engage the primary caregivers of low-income families in children's obesity programs are needed. Obesity prevention programs for children based on the program in this study should be routinely developed, and continuing attention should be given to children from low-income families.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the levels of and relationships among health literacy, knowledge about diabetes,and self-care activities in the Korean low-income elderly with diabetes and to identify factors influencingthe self-care activities of this vulnerable population. Methods: This study surveyed a total of 151 low-income elderlypatients with diabetes registered at 16 Visiting Health Care Services in B City, Korea. Health literacy was measuredwith the Newest Vital Sign. Diabetes knowledge was measured with the Diabetes Knowledge Test. The Summaryof Diabetes Self-care Activities Questionnaire was used to assess diabetes self-care activities. A stepwise multipleregression analysis was conducted to identify significant factors influencing diabetes self-care activities in thesepatients. Results: In the regression model, diabetes knowledge (β=.322, p<.001), exercise (β=.337, p<.001), andexperiences of diabetes education (β=.241, p=.001) were significantly associated with increased diabetesself-care activities in low-income elderly patients with diabetes when gender, education, health literacy, and subjectivehealth state were controlled. Conclusion: To improve diabetes self-care activities in the low-income elderlywith diabetes, it is important to develop a customized program considering their knowledge, exercise, and diabeteseducation experience.

Longer life expectancy and insufficient savings expose individuals to financial vulnerability in older ages and prompt government support measures. We study a government subsidy program for the low-income elderly population in Singapore. Using comprehensive, high-frequency transaction data, we estimate a marginal propensity to consume (MPC) out of the permanent income increases of 0.7, driven by precautionary savings and bequest motives. More liquidity-constrained recipients exhibit an MPC of 1. We find no evidence of labor supply reduction or other strategic behaviors. We discuss implications for eligibility criteria, payment frequency, and distribution form in policy design.

Along with the rapid urbanization, the number of urban poor is increasing at high speed in Kathmandu Valley and their housing facility is getting scarce day by day. As a result, the number of slums and squatters are increasing at very high level. The overall objective of this study was to find out the number of housing units required to fulfill the housing needs for the low income group. Questionnaire survey and interview have been conducted with the residents of the study area to assess the current housing scenario and their perception about the fulfillment of the housing need. Descriptive analysis was carried out in order to find out number of housing units and the perception of the low income groups about the fulfillment of their housing need. Similarly Relative Importance Index (RII) was calculated to address the research objectives. Over seventy percentage of the people of the low income groups in the study area were uneducated. Easy access to the market along with the urban facilities contribute towards the employment opportunities eventually uplifting the economic status of the low income group people living in the study area.

Along with the rapid urbanization, the number of urban poor is increasing at high speed in Kathmandu Valley and their housing facility is getting scarce day by day. As a result, the number of slums and squatters are increasing at very high level. The overall objective of this study was to find out the number of housing units required to fulfill the housing needs for the low income group. Questionnaire survey and interview have been conducted with the residents of the study area to assess the current housing scenario and their perception about the fulfillment of the housing need. Descriptive analysis was carried out in order to find out number of housing units and the perception of the low income groups about the fulfillment of their housing need. Similarly Relative Importance Index (RII) was calculated to address the research objectives. Over seventy percentage of the people of the low income groups in the study area were uneducated. Easy access to the market along with the urban facilities contribute towards the employment opportunities eventually uplifting the economic status of the low income group people living in the study area.

This research explores the critical importance of addressing equity concerns in the application of information technologies, specifically in disaster management. we emphasize the disproportionate impact of disasters on individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds, focusing on the economic burdens faced by low-income groups. The study highlights the potential role of IT-enabled shared bike share systems, as supplementary transportation options during disasters. This study also raises concerns about the equity issues within these bike-share systems, where they tend to serve higher-income individuals. The research question centers on how low-income individuals utilize bike share systems in the aftermath of public transportation disruptions caused by natural disasters, using the 2021 New York subway flooding from Hurricane Ida as a case study. This study employs a quasi-experimental design to measure the impact and provides insights into the role of IT-enabled shared mobility in disaster recovery, particularly for vulnerable populations.

본 연구의 목적은 복지 사각지대의 위기를 겪기 쉬운 저소득 장년층 1인 가구의 생활 경험을 이해하고 자 하는 것이다. 이를 위해 저소득 장년층 1인 가구에 해당하는 8명을 대상으로 심층 개별 면접을 실행 하여 질적 사례연구 접근으로 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 저소득 장년층 1인 가구의 생활 경험은 ‘어쩌다 혼자 살게 됨’, ‘1인 가구로서의 어려움’, ‘1인 가구이나 개인마다 다른 일상’, ‘장년층 1인 가구를 위한 제안’의 4개 범주와 16개 하위범주(예: 개인마다 다른 독거의 이유, 독거를 유지하는 이유, 주거의 어려 움, 건강의 어려움, 가능한 집에 머무르거나 가능한 집을 나서거나, 가족, 지인, 지역사회와의 교류, 고립을 막는 사회적 교류 지원, 주거지원 등)으로 구성되었다. 이러한 결과에 근거하여 신 사회적 위험 으로 등장하고 있는 저소득 장년층 1인 가구의 사회적 고립 예방 및 삶의 질 향상을 위한 방안을 정책적, 실천적으로 제언하였다.

The purpose of this study is to understand the life experiences of low-income middle-aged single person households who are prone to the crisis of the welfare blind spot. In-depth interviews were conducted with 8 participants who had agreed to the research purpose and analyzed using a qualitative case study method. As a result of the analysis, the life experience of low-income middle-aged single person households has 4 categories such as ‘Not intending to live alone’ ,‘Difficulties as a single person households’, ‘Different daily life for each single households’, ‘Suggestions for the middle-aged single person households’ and 16 sub-categories. Based on these results, policy and practical suggestions were made to prevent social isolation and improve the quality of life of low-income middle-aged single person households, which are emerging as new social risks.

우리나라의 국민기초생활보장법은 2015년 7월에 개정되었다. 국민기초생활보장법 (NBLSA)의 개정 이후 에너지 빈곤에 대한 서비스 제공 시스템의 미흡함이 관찰되었 다. 본 연구는 영국의 에너지 복지 전달 시스템을 분석하고 한국의 에너지 복지 전달 시스템 적용을 목표로 한다. 분석 결과는 다음과 같다. 영국의 에너지 복지 정책은 다음과 같은 내용이 목격되었 다. 첫째, 에너지 빈곤의 개념이 명확하게 정의되어있다. 둘째, 사회는 적절한 온도가 인간의 건강에 영향을 미친다는 것에 동의한다. 이에 건강 유지를 위한 에너지 지원정 책의 중요성이 강조되고 있다. 셋째, 에너지복지 정책에는 다양한 이해관계자가 참여 하고 있다. 이해 당사자는 정부, 에너지 공급 기업, 기후 안전과 관련된 시민단체, 에너 지 소비자이다. 이에 저소득층 에너지복지와 에너지를 지원하기 위한 다양한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 영국의 에너지복지 정책과 에너지복지의 역사적 맥락은 한국의 에너지복지에 다음 과 같은 시사점을 가지고 있다. 첫째, 한국의 상황에 맞는 에너지 빈곤층의 정의가 마 련되어야 한다. 둘째, 한국의 에너지 빈곤의 규모, 특성, 원인에 대한 연구가 필요하다. 셋째, 입법을 통해 에너지 빈곤층을 위한 구체적이고 정교한 지원체계를 마련할 필요 가 있다.

The National Basic Livelihood Security Act(NBLSA)in South Korea was reformed in July, 2015. After reforming National Basic Livelihood Security Act(NBLSA), the inadequacy of the service delivery system for the energy poverty was observed. This study analyzes the UK’s energy welfare delivery system and aims to apply Korea's energy welfare delivery system. The analysis results are as follows. the UK's energy welfare policy are as follows. First, the concept of the energy poverty are clearly defined. Second, society agrees that appropriate temperatures affect health in humans. As a result, the importance of energy support policies is emphasized to maintain health. Third, various stakeholders are involved in energy welfare policies. Interested parties are the government, energy supply companies, civic groups related to climate safety, and energy consumers. As a result, various studies are being conducted to support energy welfare and energy for low-income families. The UK's energy welfare policy and historical path to energy welfare have the following implications for energy welfare in Korea. First, a definition of the energy poor according to the situation in Korea should be prepared. Second, it is necessary to study the size, characteristics, and causes of energy poverty in Korea. Third, it is necessary to prepare a specific and sophisticated support system for the energy poor through legislation.

Physical therapy intervention along with nutritional rehabilitation has recently become an inevitable combo after recent evidences suggest-ing a strong interaction between malnutrition and neuro-muscular dis-abilities which contribute to a significant burden in global settings. Re-cent studies confirm that appropriate physical assessment of neu-ro-musculo skeletal system, developmental assessment or cognitive tools along with nutritional assessments followed by exercise rehabili-tation will yield positive results in children with malnutrition. There is an obvious need to make available a simple physical therapy exercise guidelines with simple measure and exercise to be used in resource limited settings of developing countries. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to summarize simple assessment tools to evaluate activ-ity impairment, participation restriction, gross motor activity and simple physical therapy intervention program for children with disability sec-ondary to malnutrition.

본 연구는 50-69세의 저소득 1인 가구를 대상으로 그들의 자존감에 미치는 영향요인을 확인하기 위하여 시행 되었다. 분석대상은 보건복지부에서 제공하는 2019년 복지패널자료로부터 50-69세 저소득 1인 가구에 해당하는 233 명이었다. 연구방법은 자존감을 종속변수로 하고, 관계만족도와 생활만족도를 독립변수로 정의한 후, 구조방정식 모형 을 이용하여 분석하였다. 분석결과, 관계만족도는 경로계수 0.24로 자존감에 직접적으로 영향을 나타내지 않았다. 그 러나, 관계만족도는 경로계수 0.71로 생활만족도에 긍정적 영향을 주었고, 생활만족도는 경로계수 0.46으로 자존감에 유의미하게 긍정적 직접영향을 나타내었다. 또한 생활만족도가 관계만족도와 자존감에 경로계수 0.32로 매개효과를 미치고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 그러므로, 열악한 1인 가구를 지원하는 전략을 세울 때, 정책입안자들은 관계만족도와 생활만족도를 개선시키는 방법을 고려해야 할 것이다.

This study was conducted to verify the factors affecting self-esteem of the 50-69 aged with low income in single person households. The subjects were 233 single households in the 50-69 aged low income from the 2019 welfare panel data provided by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The dependent variable was defined as self-esteem, and independent variables were relationship satisfaction and life satisfaction. Data analysis was carried out by using SEM analysis, As a result, relationship satisfaction did not have a direct effect on self-esteem, with a low value (path coefficient =0.24). However, relationship satisfaction positively influenced life satisfaction (path coefficient =0.71), and life satisfaction positively influenced the self-esteem (path coefficient =0.46). Thus life satisfaction between relationship satisfaction and self-esteem had a mediator effect on self-esteem with 0.32 value. Therefore, establishing the strategy which supports poor single person households, policy makers should consider methods improving relationship satisfaction and life satisfaction.

본 연구는 사회적 기업에 활동에 참여하는 11인의 저소득 빈곤 여성들을 대상으로 사회적 기업에 서의 노동경험을 탐색하고자 하였다. 따라서 사회적 기업에 참여하고 있는 저소득 빈곤 여성으로 국 민기초수급대상자, 법정 저소득모자가정, 차상위계층 가운데 사회적 기업 참여기간이 6개월 이상 된 학령기 자녀를 둔 여성들 중 실무자들의 추천을 받아 연구 참여자로 선정하였다. 즉, 저소득 빈곤 여 성을 대상으로 사회적 기업에서의 노동경험에 대해 심층면접을 진행하여 Giorgi의 현상학적 연구방법 에 의거하여 그들의 노동 경험을 이해하고자 하였다. 심층면접 내용에 대한 분석결과들은 12개의 하 위 구성요소들과 ‘고통 속의 나날’, ‘경제적 자립을 위해 노력하기’, 일터의 나’, 조직의 갈등상황’, ‘더 나은 삶을 위해 나아가는 나’, ‘강해지는 나’라는 6 개의 핵심구성요소로 정리할 수 있었다. 저소득 빈 곤 여성들의 노동경험은 좌절과 고난의 순간에서도 역량강화를 통해 당당한 사회인으로 자부심을 드 러내며 성장하는 긍정적 변화과정아라고 할 수 있었다. 본 연구의 결과는 저소득 한부모 빈곤여성이 참여하는 사회적 기업의 발전방향을 모색해보는 데 활용될 수 있으며, 사회적 기업의 빈곤여성을 위 한 역량강화 개입방안에도 기여할 것으로 사료된다.

This study sought to explore the work experience of 11 low-income poor women participating in social enterprise activities. Therefore, low-income poor women participating in social enterprises were selected as study participants from among the primary national beneficiaries, low-income families, and the second-highest class with school-age children aged more than six months. In other words, they conducted in-depth interviews with low-income poor women about their work experience in social enterprises to understand their work experience by Giorgi's phenomenological research methods. The results of the in-depth interview could be summarized into 12 sub-components and six key components: "Day in Pain," "Economic Independence," "Me in Work," "Organizational Conflict," "Me in Progress for a Better Life," and "Me in Stronger." The working experience of low-income poor women was a positive process of change, and child growing up showing pride as a confident social worker through capacity building even in moments of frustration and hardship. The results of this study can be used to explore the development direction of social enterprises involving low-income poor women. It is also expected to contribute to the intervention in capacity building for poor women in social enterprises.