Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)
- Volume 5 Issue 2
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- Pages.167-180
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- 1998
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- 1225-9012(pISSN)
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- 2287-1802(eISSN)
An Exploratory Study on The Weight Control of Adult
성인의 체중조절에 대한 탐색적 연구
- Kang Hyun-Sook (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee Univesity) ;
- Chang Chong-Mi (Department of Nursing, Seoul Health College)
- Published : 1998.12.05
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the subjective opinions related to the weight control by using Q-methodology. Forty four adults were selected for P-sample from July to August, 1998. The collected data were analyzed by PC Quanl program. The results were as follows : There were 5 types of the adult's opinions about the weight control. Type I(Concern about weight control) : This type believes that there is a problem with general social attitudes, but the weight control it self is necessary. Type II(Health conscious) : This type believes that good health is very important and weight control is way of maintaining and improving good health. Type III(Obsessive) : This type believes that weight control is absolutely necessary no matter what it takes including extreme dietary change. Type IV(Influence by social pressure) : This type believes that the external stimulation and help is needed to motivate weight control. Type V(Self control) : This type believes that self determination is necessary regardless of social pressure.