@article{ART003317002},
author={Yun, Hyangmi and Kim, Jun},
title={A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression},
journal={Journal of Counseling and Gospel },
issn={1739-0745},
year={2026},
volume={34},
number={1},
pages={169-203},
doi={10.17841/jocag.2026.34.1.169}
TY - JOUR
AU - Yun, Hyangmi
AU - Kim, Jun
TI - A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression
JO - Journal of Counseling and Gospel
PY - 2026
VL - 34
IS - 1
PB - Korean Evangelical Counseling Society
SP - 169
EP - 203
SN - 1739-0745
AB - This qualitative case study explores the experiences of inferiority complex and depression among middle-aged Christian women from a Christian perspective. The study aims to provide practical recommendations for Christian counseling and church community care. To this end, nine participants were selected, and data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, audiovisual materials, and researcher notes. By analyzing the unique characteristics of each case and the shared meanings across cases based on the data, a total of 120 themes, 26 subcategories, and 10 overarching categories were derived. categories: worthlessness, declining self-esteem, physical suffering, loss of hope, uncontrollable resentment and anger, deteriorating daily life, God who never gives up, helping hands, resolution to return to God, and returning to a place of grace. These categories were further grouped according to the research focus into experiences of inferiority Complex, experiences of depression, and the role of faith in the recovery process. The findings highlight the significance of faith in coping and recovery, offer practical implications for Christian counseling and community support, and provide a framework for future research.
KW - middle-aged Christian women;inferiority complex;depression; Christian counseling;recovery
DO - 10.17841/jocag.2026.34.1.169
ER -
Yun, Hyangmi and Kim, Jun. (2026). A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression. Journal of Counseling and Gospel , 34(1), 169-203.
Yun, Hyangmi and Kim, Jun. 2026, "A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression", Journal of Counseling and Gospel , vol.34, no.1 pp.169-203. Available from: doi:10.17841/jocag.2026.34.1.169
Yun, Hyangmi, Kim, Jun "A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression" Journal of Counseling and Gospel 34.1 pp.169-203 (2026) : 169.
Yun, Hyangmi, Kim, Jun. A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression. 2026; 34(1), 169-203. Available from: doi:10.17841/jocag.2026.34.1.169
Yun, Hyangmi and Kim, Jun. "A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression" Journal of Counseling and Gospel 34, no.1 (2026) : 169-203.doi: 10.17841/jocag.2026.34.1.169
Yun, Hyangmi; Kim, Jun. A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression. Journal of Counseling and Gospel , 34(1), 169-203. doi: 10.17841/jocag.2026.34.1.169
Yun, Hyangmi; Kim, Jun. A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression. Journal of Counseling and Gospel . 2026; 34(1) 169-203. doi: 10.17841/jocag.2026.34.1.169
Yun, Hyangmi, Kim, Jun. A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression. 2026; 34(1), 169-203. Available from: doi:10.17841/jocag.2026.34.1.169
Yun, Hyangmi and Kim, Jun. "A Case Study on Middle-Aged Christian Women’s Experiences of Inferiority and Depression" Journal of Counseling and Gospel 34, no.1 (2026) : 169-203.doi: 10.17841/jocag.2026.34.1.169
