중등학교 여교사의 은퇴 후 삶에 대한 현상학적 분석

Abstract

Objectives This study attempted to analyze the phenomenological themes of female secondary school teachers' post-retirement life experiences and the meaning and essence of their lives after retirement. Methods For this purpose, among the qualitative research methods, the interpretative phenomenological analysis suggested by Smith et al. (2009) was applied, and the individual themes that appeared in the experiences of the research participants and their common themes were gathered. Data analysis was performed by the six-step procedure suggested by Smith et al. (2009). The data were constructed by conducting 1:1 in-depth interviews with the study participants. Results As a result of analyzing the data, 9 themes were derived for each research participant, and a total of 27 major themes were pattern-matched and presented as a collection of 9 themes. Thematic gatherings include encounters with the larger world, family expectations for mother’s role, social envy for economic stability, newcomers to life school, awareness and return of social debt, yoke of teacher status, resumption of unfinished educational vision, becoming a good example in terms of a social status of teachers, enrichment education. Conclusions The researcher interpreted 9 common themes, and it was concluded that the research participants were initially confused and uncomfortable after retirement, but they reconstructed the meaning of their existence as a debtor and led to their own education. Based on the results of this study, concrete suggestions were made along with discussions that could support the quality of life of retired female teachers.