Coping Mechanisms for Family Challenges and Perceptions of Family Services

This study delved into coping mechanisms individuals employ to navigate familial difficulties, their perspectives on the need for family support services from local communities and public institutions, and the factors hindering their utilization. The study surveyed a sample of 1,500 adults aged 20-69 years and residing in South Korea. Descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation, t-tests, and one-way ANOVA were conducted using SPSS 26. The results indicated that individuals primarily relied on personal coping mechanisms when dealing with difficulties. Second, there was widespread recognition of the need for support in areas such as childcare and family care. Third, ‘lack of awareness of family services’ was identified as the primary obstacle to accessing such services. Understanding the demographics and needs of potential users could aid the development of promotional and programmatic strategies to enhance the accessibility of family services.