A Study on Subjectivity and the Health of the Elderly

노인이 지각한 건강에 대한 주관성 연구

  • Chung, Hae-Kyung (Dept. of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Hee (Dept. of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Kwon, Hye-Jin (Dept. of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Yeun, Eun-Ja (Dept. of Nursing, College of Medicine, Kon-kuk University) ;
  • Chung, Yeoun-Kang (Dept. of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University)
  • 정혜경 (중앙대학교 의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 김경희 (중앙대학교 의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 권혜진 (중앙대학교 의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 윤은자 (건국대학교 의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 정연강 (중앙대학교 의과대학 간호학과)
  • Published : 1999.06.01

Abstract

This study is to classify subjectification and the perceived health of the elderly according to Q-methodology and to provide basic materials for health promotion of the elderly. In this study, 28 elderly people residing in Seoul classified 33 selected statements in to 9 standards. The material taken from this process resulted in 4 types by the analysis using a PC QUANL program. Case 1 thought that religion was important for their health. Case 2 were go-getters they thought they felt healthy at work. Case 3 took a serious view of their relationships with other people. Case 4 centered around the couple, and thought it important to live with their life's companion.

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