Beauty Education Methodology and Content Requirements of Multicultural Families

Abstract

Purpose: This study purposed to investigate the methodologies of beauty education and to ascertain the curricular requirements for multicultural families. Methods: A survey was conducted with multicultural families comprising foreign workers and international marriage migrants living in Ansan and Suwon in Gyeonggi-do. The SPSS 23.0 program was utilized to perform percentage, mean, and standard deviation analyses. A chi-square test (χ2-test) and descriptive statistical examination was also undertaken to determine the differential demands for beauty education methods and content. Results: Most multicultural families desire hair and nail education and desire training from technical instructors and employed beauticians in the form of specialized lectures or field training in the hope of acquiring skills that will help them become employed in the future. They also want the curriculum to include hair cutting, facial skin care, essential nail care, nail art, and basic make-up education. The desired course content should be designed to impart foundational skills to match the national competency standards (NCS). Multicultural families would also prefer the course to encompass practical training that will confer the requisite skills. Conclusion: Beauty education with hands-on training can accord multicultural families a means of finding stable employment. This study found that beauty education programs may serve as educational opportunities that could facilitate a more stable settlement in Korean society for first-generation multicultural families with children.