한국 여성과 결혼한 외국 남성들의 ‘결혼 과정과 결혼 생활’에 대한 현상학적 연구: 경기도 지역 이주노동자 남성 결혼이민자를 중심으로

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study phenomenologically examines the lived experiences of marriage migrant men (MMM) within the context of their marriage journey and domestic life in South Korea. Focused on foreign men who migrated as laborers and subsequently married Korean women, the research investigates the path to marriage and the ensuing marital experiences within the Korean cultural milieu. Based on a purposeful sampling method, eight participants, recommended and assisted by multicultural NGOs in Gyeonggi Province and communities of Korean women married to foreign men, were selected for their relevance and representativeness.
Colaizzis analysis method revealed several thematic dimensions: initial encounters within shared spaces, the persistent scrutiny encountered from the dating phase, inquiries regarding underlying motivations for the marital union, the arduous acceptance of marriage even within their home country, the consistent lack of hospitality within the in-laws domain, the complexities despite legal settlement in Korea, and societal perceptions and preconceptions associated with being a Korean wife. This study clarifies the challenges and societal biases faced by MMM within the multicultural framework in Korea, and emphasizes the incorporation process based on ethnicity and societal attitudes toward migrant laborers.