A Study of the Subjectivity of Quality of Life in Elderly Women / 성인간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
;
: 775-786, 2007.
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en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-98081
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the study were to categorize the subjectivity of the quality of life in elderly women and to thereby understand the differences regarding quality of life desires.METHODS:
This study used a Q-methodology to measure the quality of life in elderly women. A Q sample was collected from in-depth and objective interviews and WHOQLO. Fourteen participants rated 28 selected Q-statements on a scale of 1-7. The collected data was analyzed using PC Quanl.RESULTS:
The principal component analysis identified 4 factors regarding the quality of life of elderly women. These categories were labeled 'hopelessness-oriented', 'relationship/adaptation-oriented', 'physical suffering-oriented', and 'self satisfaction-orientated'.CONCLUSION:
Some of the factors regarding the quality of life of elderly women were determined through this research. Further research is necessary to set up and apply different the quality of life between men and women based on this result. The results of this study indicate that different approaches toward quality of life promotion programs are recommended based on the four factors of quality of life among elderly women.
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Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
/
Análisis de Componente Principal
Tipo de estudio:
Investigación cualitativa
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
Año:
2007
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