Dimensions and Attributes of Quality of Life in Korean School-age Children / 아동간호학회지
Korean Journal of Child Health Nursing
;
: 167-178, 2005.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-40100
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to describe quality of life (QOL) in Korean school-age children by identifying dimensions and attributes of QOL from the child's point of view.METHOD:
In-depth interviews with focus questions were used for the study. Twelve children, aged 10 to 13 years, were recruited from Seoul and rural areas. The interviews were audio-taped and transcribed before content analysis. The data were analyzed for themes and attributes. The researchers read the data together and discussed their conclusions until a consensus was reached.RESULTS:
Eight dimensions, 57 subdimensions and 101atttributes were identified for QOL in school-age children. The eight dimensions of QOL were physical, social, emotional, learning, leisure, family, self-value, and material aspects.CONCLUSION:
The study results can be utilized in developing reliable instruments to measure quality of life specific to school-age children. It is proposed that a consistent and unified policy should be established by school, family, and community for the purpose of improving the QOL of school-age children.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Child Health
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Consensus
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Seoul
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Learning
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Leisure Activities
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Child Health Nursing
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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