경찰공무원의 다문화 수용성에 미치는 영향요인에 관한 연구

Abstract

(Purpose) The purpose of this study is to identify the factors influencing multicultural acceptability of police officers' cultural disposition and multicultural experiences. (Research methods) Research hypotheses and models were established through theoretical consideration of multicultural acceptability and multicultural propensity. For empirical verification, questionnaires were distributed to police officers, 467 copies were collected, and correlation analysis between variables, multiple regression analysis, and difference analysis between groups were conducted. (Findings) First, there was a significant difference between groups in multicultural acceptability according to demographic characteristics. Second, in the case of diversity, vertical individualism had a negative (-) effect on police officers’ multicultural acceptability, and horizontal collectivism had a positive (+) effect. Third, it was analyzed that negative experiences had a negative (-) effect in the case of relevance, and fourth, horizontal collectivism had a positive (+) effect in the case of universality. (Conclusion and recommendations) In the current multinational immigration society, the scope of work related to multiculturalism of police officers is continuously expanding, and positive acceptance of multiculturalism by individuals or groups is further required for efficient job performance. Improving police officers’ acceptance of multiculturalism and in order to increase the work efficiency of police officers, regionally customized programs and individual approaches are needed, not collective training or education. In addition, an operational strategy for active contact and exchange with foreign residents must be prepared. The difference and significance of this study can be found in the fact that it made a practical proposal to improve the acceptance of multiculturalism for police officers.