Van Ta Park PhD, MPH, is the lead author of two studies that used k-dramas to discuss mental health.
, asking participants to watch scenes from a few dramas, including, starring Jo In-sung and Gong Hyo-jin. In one drama scene, participants watched a character being assaulted because of that character’s mental health condition.
After the study, participants shared their own mental health struggles, showing the ability of drama scenes to change perceptions about mental health and seeking help. “In our culture there’s a stigma to talking about even being depressed or being anxious,” said Chang. “Let me tie in a k-drama and it really connects with the parents, especially. Go ahead and watch this scene, this is your homework and even if they have not watched the drama, they can watch this scene, and they'll come back to me and say, ‘okay, now I can visualize what you mean.’ It has helped bridge the gap a little between cultures.
came about from my work with Korean American college students,” said Chang. “We would start talking about dramas and I would say, ‘Do you remember this scene?’ and ‘I need you to watch this scene,’ because it’s very good what the mom says to her son and they would love it.” , as the “Korean superpower.” Literally translated as “sharp eye measure,” it means the ability to read the room.
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