The purpose of this study was to comprehensively review trends in domestic self-care research and, based on this, suggest desirable research directions in the field.
Eighty-seven domestic academic papers and dissertations on the topic of “self-care...
The purpose of this study was to comprehensively review trends in domestic self-care research and, based on this, suggest desirable research directions in the field.
Eighty-seven domestic academic papers and dissertations on the topic of “self-care” were selected through the Research Information Service (RISS). Based on criteria developed based on prior research, the analysis analyzed the year, journal, research subject, research method, key keywords, scales, and programs. Key findings are as follows. First, the number of publications was small until 2020, but rapidly increased from 2021. Second, art therapy-related journals accounted for the largest proportion of academic journals, followed by humanities, psychology/counseling, and education. Third, research subjects focused on caregivers, including counselors, art therapists, and teachers. Fourth, quantitative research accounted for the largest proportion of research methods, followed by qualitative research and literature review, with mixed-methods research being minimal. Fifth, the most frequently used keywords included “psychological burnout,” “stress,” “art therapy,” “mindfulness,” “self-compassion,” and “writing.” Sixth, the most frequently used measurement tool was the “Personal/Professional Self-Care” scale. Seventh, art therapy was the most actively implemented program. Based on these findings, the implications of this study and suggestions for future research were discussed.