Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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A Study on the Life Adjustment of Widowed Elderly Women in Korea - A Q-Methodological Approach -

한국 독거 여성노인의 생활적응 - Q 방법론적 접근 -

  • Shin, Hye-Sook (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, East-West Nursing Research Institute)
  • 신혜숙 (경희대학교 간호과학대학, 동서간호학연구소)
  • Published : 2007.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the types of life adjustment of widowed elderly women in Korea. Methods: The research design was a Q-Methodological Approach. Thirty selected Q-statements from 32 subjects were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 7 point scale. The collected data was analyzed using a QUANL PC program. Results: Three types of life adjustment were identified. Type I is the independent type: overcome the reality. Type II is the abandonment type: deny the reality. Type III is the accommodation type: accept the reality. Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that different approaches to the quality of life for widowed elderly women in Korea are recommended based on the three types of life adjustment.

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