Stress-Related Growth Experience: Listening to Korean Adolescents who have Visual Impairments |
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| Authors: | Junhyoung Kim Areum Han Se-Hyuk Park |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA;2. Korea University Center for Curriculum and Institute of Studies, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea;3. Department of Sports Sciences, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea |
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| Abstract: | Research suggests that negative life events facilitate stress-related growth, such as the development of coping strategies and restoration skills. In this study, we aimed to capture the characteristics of stress-related growth among Korean adolescents who have visual impairments. Using a constructive grounded theory methodology, three themes were identified as characteristics of stress-related growth experiences: (a) developing meaningful relationships, (b) creating coping strategies, and (c) discovering personal strength. This study indicates that Korean adolescents who had visual impairments developed their own coping strategies to deal with various stressors and increased their awareness of their inner strengths and talents. It also suggests that challenging life circumstances may provide opportunities for Korean adolescents who have visual impairments to experience emotional wellbeing. |
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