The Society of Convergence Knowledge Transactions ISSN:2287-8920(Print) 융복합지식학회논문지

With the recent advancement of metaverse technology, non-face-to-face counseling has gained attention as a new approach to psychotherapy. This study aims to conceptualize metaverse-based counseling, analyze its differences from traditional counseling methods, explore its effectiveness, and propose principles and models for metaverse counseling. The findings indicate that metaverse counseling addresses the shortcomings of conventional remote counseling by enhancing anonymity, improving accessibility, and reducing psychological burden for clients. Moreover, metaverse environments enable clients to explore their identities and express emotions more freely, thereby contributing to better therapeutic outcomes. However, challenges such as the lack of nonverbal communication between counselors and clients, technical issues, and ethical considerations remain. This study proposes a metaverse-based counseling model and discusses future research directions and practical applications for counseling professionals.

This study analyzed the effects of CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) facilities installed as part of the Smart Safe Village Development Project in Dongjak-gu, Seoul on undergraduate students’ fear of crime using Colaizzi’s phenomenological research method. Specifically, the purpose is to help improve and activate CPTED projects in the future by deeply analyzing the effectiveness of the facilities through college students’ experiences and perceptions. To this end, seven men and women in their 20s living in Dongjak-gu, Seoul were selected as research participants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with the participants’ consent, and all statements were recorded and transcribed. The transcribed data extracted 37 constructed meanings, 18 themes, and 9 theme groups through the five-step process of Colaizzi’s phenomenological research method, and finally three categories were derived: ‘experience aspect’, ‘safety perception’, and ‘spatial experience’. This study aims to provide basic data that can be given contextual meaning in future empirical studies to improve the effectiveness of CPTED facilities by deeply analyzing the effects of CPTED facilities on undergraduate students' fear of crime through qualitative research methods.

This study aims to explore how Minerva Online Project-Based Learning(PBL) affects university students' perceptions of problem solving and their experiences of problem solving. To this end, Minerva PBL class was implemented as a general education curriculum at H University, and a Mixed Method Research was applied to analyze the changes in students' perceptions and experiences of problem-solving. First, a paired t-test was conducted on 26 students who participated voluntarily in the pre-test and post-test to determine the change in students' problem-solving perceptions, and the results showed that there was a significant improvement in all sub-factors of problem-solving perceptions. In addition, the learners' problem-solving learning experiences were collected and analyzed through focus group interviews, and 4 themes, 9 categories, and 21 subcategories were identified: acquisition of strategies and skills in problem-solving steps, application-oriented practical learning experiences, positive learning experiences through team-based projects, and change in perceptions of problem-solving. Based on the findings, implications for the instructional design of online PBL to support students' problem-solving skills are presented.

In the context of rapidly changing social environments including advancements in artificial intelligence, transformations in digital learning environments, and socioeconomic uncertainty university students are facing increasingly complex career-related challenges. These circumstances demand enhanced self-directed career planning and adaptability, highlighting the importance of both psychological and environmental resources. Accordingly, this study aims to examine the effect of growth mindset on career adaptability among university students and to investigate the mediating effects of grit and social support in this relationship. Data were collected from 216 university students through a survey conducted between September 10 and November 12, 2024. The data were analyzed using SPSS 23.0, employing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, independent samples t-test, multiple regression analysis, and Process Macro Model 4. The results revealed the following: First, growth mindset had a significant positive effect on career adaptability. Second, grit was found to significantly mediate the relationship between growth mindset and career adaptability. Third, social support served as a moderating environmental factor that strengthened the effect of growth mindset on career adaptability; in other words, the higher the level of social support, the stronger the influence of growth mindset on career adaptability. These findings suggest that an integrative approach encompassing both psychological and environmental resources is essential for enhancing students' career adaptability. The study provides foundational data for the development of systematic career education programs aimed at improving university students’ career decision-making competence.

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of adult university students’ digital literacy and learning flow on learning transfer. For this purpose, we used SPSS 24.0 and SPSS PROCESS macro model 4 to test the response data of 122 adult university students aged 25 or older attending a 4-year university located in G City, through correlation analysis, regression analysis, and the significance of the mediation effect. As a result of this study, first, the relationships between adult university students’ digital literacy, learning flow, and learning transfer all had significant positive correlations. Second, adult university students’ digital literacy had a direct effect on learning transfer, and in the model where learning flow was added, only the indirect effect of digital literacy affecting learning transfer by mediating learning flow was significant. In other words, the full mediating effect of learning flow was significant in the relationship between digital literacy and learning transfer. Based on these results, we proposed a strategy that considers digital competency education and learning immersion support together as a strategy to improve the learning transfer of adult university students.

This study analyzes how multicultural literacy is discussed in Korea, a society undergoing rapid multicultural transitions, using text mining methods. To this end, the research conducts an empirical analysis of the linguistic construction and thematic structure of “multicultural literacy” based on text data collected from major portal sites and social media platforms. The methodological approach includes Term Frequency (TF) analysis for extracting core keywords, Word2Vec-based semantic similarity analysis, K-means clustering for topic-wise keyword grouping, and BERTopic-based topic modeling. The results highlight keywords such as “foreigner,” “language,” “inclusion,” and “education” as central to the discourse, indicating that multicultural literacy extends beyond cultural understanding to encompass digital competence, social integration, and public policy. The 30 topics identified through BERTopic were organized into a hierarchical structure, revealing how diverse issues such as digital literacy, administrative systems, family support, and language rights are interconnected. This study provides empirical evidence for establishing inclusive language policies and developing communication strategies in multicultural contexts, contributing to the academic and policy-level discourse on multicultural literacy.

This study offers a psychoanalytic interpretation of the classic fairy tale Snow White through the theories of S. Freud, Jacques Lacan and Melanie Klein. Freud’s concept of the Oedipus complex offers a compelling explanation for the conflict between the Queen and Snow White. From a Lacanian perspective, Snow White transitions through the Imaginary, the Symbolic, and the Real, revealing the structural dynamics of subject formation. The Queen is portrayed as a fragmented subject driven by projection and symbolic displacement. Klein’s concepts of projective identification, the paranoid-schizoid position, and the depressive position help explain the emotional and relational dynamics between characters. Snow White’s symbolic death and revival are interpreted as a passage through trauma and reparation. The incorruptible body in the glass coffin is read as a visual manifestation of the Real and the structure of the gaze. This study also explored how a subversive reading of Snow White can suggest a trajectory toward her emergence as a genuine subject. Combining Lacanian and Kleinian frameworks, this study reframes Snow White as a psychological drama of desire, fragmentation, and symbolic rebirth. It contributes to the dialogue between literature and psychoanalysis by reinterpreting classic narrative through modern theory.

This study explores the potential of a mental health management platform that leverages metaverse and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to support the well-being of adolescents and university students. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many young individuals in their teens and twenties have experienced significant psychological challenges, including academic stress, social isolation, and anxiety about the future. However, access to traditional offline counseling services remains limited due to fear of exposure, a shortage of professional counselors, and constraints of time and location. To address these limitations, this research focuses on how the integration of metaverse environments and AI-driven emotional analysis can create a more immersive and user-centered mental health support system. The study highlights the value of these technologies in facilitating emotional relief, enhancing accessibility, and personalizing psychological care. Moreover, the paper proposes that future platform development should be grounded in empirical validation, advanced AI algorithms, and considerations of Soci-cultural acceptability and policy support. These efforts can contribute to building a sustainable and inclusive digital mental health ecosystem tailored to the needs of younger generations.

This study aims to identify the two-sided effects of high-performance work systems (HPWS) by analyzing the positive impact on life satisfaction and the negative impact on work-life balance, both mediated by employee engagement, and comparing the magnitude of both effects. After analyzing survey data collected from 192 employees, the following key findings emerged. First, HPWS had a positive effect on employee engagement. Second, employee engagement had a positive effect on life satisfaction and a negative effect on work-life balance. Third, employee engagement significantly mediated the relationship between HPWS and life satisfaction and the relationship between HPWS and work-life balance. Finally, there was no significant difference in the magnitude of the effects of HPWS on life satisfaction and on work-life balance via employee engagement. The results of this study suggest that HPWS should be established as a sustainable performance management system by strengthening psychological support and introducing various welfare benefits.