일반교사가 지각한 학생 자살 예방 및 위기 개입 과정에서의 어려움과 개선방향에 대한 질적 연구

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to explore the experiences of teachers regarding adolescent suicide prevention and crisis intervention at school.
 Methods: An online survey using open-ended questions was administered to teachers currently working in elementary, middle, and high schools in South Korea. A total of one hundred responses were collected and analyzed using a Consensual Qualitative Research-Modified method.
 Results: As a result, concerning ways that teachers employ in response to student suicidal behavior and crises, five categories of in-school interventions (e.g., student counseling, prevention-focused education, and referral to Wee-class) and two categories of external interventions (e.g., collaboration with relevant organizations, parent counseling, and cooperation requests) were emerged. Secondly, four areas of difficulties perceived by teachers were identified. These areas include administrative challenges(e.g., complex procedures, unclear responsibility, and delegation of responsibility), difficulties arising from counseling capabilities (e.g., lack of professional knowledge and experience, limitations in teachers' roles and authority), challenges related to parents or guardians (e.g., uncooperative attitudes of parents), and student-related difficulties (e.g., difficulties in self-disclosure). These areas were further broken down into a total of 18 categories. Thirdly, teachers' perspectives on improving the process of student suicide prevention and crisis intervention led to the identification of four areas and 18 categories. The areas were administrative (e.g., simplification of procedures, manual development),counseling-related (e.g., workforce expansion, teacher training support to enhance capabilities), student-related (e.g., strengthening psychological education and activities), and parents orguardians-related (e.g., improving parental awareness).
 Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, we discussed the implications for education and policies aimed at enhancing the suicide prevention and crisis response capacity of teachers, including mental health literacy education for teachers and students, alleviating the mental health-related workload of general teachers, and enhancing the clarity of their directions.