A Study on Changes of Family Crisis and Social Welfare Policies in Korea - With a Focus on the Family Life Cycle Perspective After Economic Crisis -

Abstract

○ 가족위기에 대한 이론적 고찰 ○ 가족위기유형별 발생원인 및 가족 사회학적 현상 규명 ○ 국내외 사회적 지원 비교 ○ 위기가족유형별 특성 및 실태 분석 ○ 위기가족유형별 복지욕구 도출 ○ 위기가족유형별 사회적 대응방안 모색

This study analyzes, based on the theory of family life cycle, causes and types of family crisis under the current economic crisis in Korea, and through case studies examines various welfare needs of families in crisis. "Family crisis" is defined as a situation that the family cannot either successfully move from one stage of development to the next or complete developmental tasks in a given stage of the family life cycle due to the negative effects of the economic crisis on the family. Ultimately, this study aims to provide a comprehensive strategy for the families in crisis at each stage to prevent family poverty and promote healthy marriage. With a view to pursuing a comprehensive strategy to help families in crisis, the legislative support system needs to effectively respond to family's diverse demand for social services such as cash, housing assistance according to their stage of family life cycle. Furthermore, the government needs to establish monitoring system to find out and support families facing financial difficulties and strengthen social safety nets, and provide universal services for families.