ABSTRACT

Objective : This study aimed at discovering the structure of suffering experienced through the military life ofsoldiers on a front-line. Methods : For this study, conversations with twelve soldiers who experienced military life at a front-line werecarried from March to May 2013. The data were collected up to a saturation point, at which the stories becomerepetitive regarding the suffering experienced by participants in a front-line, or when no more new contents werediscovered. Data collection and analysis were conducted in accordance with the procedure of Parse’s humanbecoming theory. Results : As a result this research, the suffering of soldiers at a front-line were from severe cold, a loss of liberty,and worries about imminent attacks from North Korea. Over time, the suffering they experienced in their life andtheir social interactions became essential and remained pleasant memories. Conclusion : Mental health therapists are placed in the military to work professionally with the psychological aspectsof the soldiers, and mental health was shown to positively affect adaption to military life, a reduction in suffering,and the prevention of suicides.