Subjectivity on Stressful Life Events of Middle-aged Women: A Q Methodology Approach / 간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 406-415, 2002.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-203098
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study measures the subjectivity on stressful life events of middle- aged women.METHOD:
Q-Methodological method was used for that purpose. As for the research method, Q-statements were collected reliminary to the study of through in-depth interviews and a literature review. For the study 38 Q-statements were selected. There were 28 middle aged women as subjects for the research. Q-Factor Analysis by using PC Quanl Program to supply the material.RESULT:
Through the result of this study, the stressful life events of middle-aged women could be identified by 4 types. The type I is called the conflict in relationship with husband's family members. The type II is called lack of marital intimacy. The type III is called low self-esteem. The type IV is called changing life cycle itself.CONCLUSION:
Therefore, identifing the subjectivity on the stressful life events of middle-aged women would be a basic step for the understanding of middle aged women.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Life Cycle Stages
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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