@article{ART003317041},
author={Yungyong Jeon and Jung, Eunyoung},
title={A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy},
journal={군진간호연구},
issn={1975-664X},
year={2026},
volume={44},
number={1},
pages={25-38}
TY - JOUR
AU - Yungyong Jeon
AU - Jung, Eunyoung
TI - A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy
JO - 군진간호연구
PY - 2026
VL - 44
IS - 1
PB - Military Health Policy Research Center
SP - 25
EP - 38
SN - 1975-664X
AB - Purpose: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of male nursing officers who graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy and to identify how their experiences differ from those of civilian male nurses. Methods: A phenomenological qualitative research design was employed using Colaizzi's analytical method. Six male nursing officers who graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy with over one year of clinical experience participated in the study. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews and conducted from December 2024 to July 2025.
Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed. Results: The analysis produced 139 significant statements, 44 themes, 15 theme clusters, and 5 categories: (1) adapting to a female-centered culture as a male cadet, (2) becoming an isolated minority after commissioning, (3) aspiring to be recognized beyond gender, (4) pioneering an undefined career path, and (5) reframing gendered dynamics into professional strengths. Conclusion: Participants described unique challenges and identity shift shaped by their dual status as male minorities in nursing and as officers in male-dominant military settings. These findings offer insight into gendered adaptation in military nursing and may inform future personnel policy and support systems for male nursing officers.
KW - Male;Military Nursing;Nurses;Qualitative Research
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Yungyong Jeon and Jung, Eunyoung. (2026). A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy. 군진간호연구, 44(1), 25-38.
Yungyong Jeon and Jung, Eunyoung. 2026, "A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy", 군진간호연구, vol.44, no.1 pp.25-38.
Yungyong Jeon, Jung, Eunyoung "A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy" 군진간호연구 44.1 pp.25-38 (2026) : 25.
Yungyong Jeon, Jung, Eunyoung. A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy. 2026; 44(1), 25-38.
Yungyong Jeon and Jung, Eunyoung. "A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy" 군진간호연구 44, no.1 (2026) : 25-38.
Yungyong Jeon; Jung, Eunyoung. A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy. 군진간호연구, 44(1), 25-38.
Yungyong Jeon; Jung, Eunyoung. A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy. 군진간호연구. 2026; 44(1) 25-38.
Yungyong Jeon, Jung, Eunyoung. A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy. 2026; 44(1), 25-38.
Yungyong Jeon and Jung, Eunyoung. "A Phenomenological Approach to Studying Male Nursing Officers who Graduated from the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy" 군진간호연구 44, no.1 (2026) : 25-38.
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