혐오 표현 연구에서 언어학자들의 심리적 경험 연구
When Research Hurts: Examining Linguists' Psychological Experiences in Hate Speech Studies
- 발행
- 2025
- 소속·발행
- 연세대학교
- 출처
- 국내 KCI
- 원문등록
- 2025-02-25
- 원문
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개념
키워드
research ethics, secondary trauma, mental distress of linguists, sensitive subjects, vicarious stress, research ethics, secondary trauma, mental distress of linguists, sensitive subjects, vicarious stress
초록
This study examines the psychological burden experienced by linguists who research sensitive language data, such as hate speech, discriminatory expressions, and profanity. Through semi-structured interviews with five linguists who have conducted research on sensitive topics, this study employs discursive psychology to analyze how researchers construct and express their psychological experiences. The findings reveal that researchers experience various forms of psychological distress, ranging from mild discomfort to severe mental strain, which can manifest as physical symptoms and lead to a cynical worldview. Notably, prolonged exposure to sensitive data often results a loss of affection for research subjects and a diminished sense of mission toward their research. The severity of the psychological burden varies depending on factors such as research duration, data volume, and project scale, with researchers in large-scale projects reporting heightened stress levels. Despite growing academic interest in hate speech and discrimination, there is a notable lack of institutional support for researchers studying these topics. The study concludes by highlighting the urgent need for systemat