Child Health Nursing Research

Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing (한국아동간호학회)
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Experiences of Meaning in Life among Elementary School Students: Content Analysis Based on Major Concepts of Logotherapy

초등학생이 경험하는 삶의 의미: 의미요법의 주요개념에 따른 내용분석

  • Received : 2016.10.25
  • Accepted : 2016.12.20
  • Published : 2017.01.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of the meaning in life for elementary school students. Methods: The conceptual framework was based on the five main concepts (meaning in life, creativity, experiences, attitudes, choice and responsibility) of logotherapy. Data from 1,600 higher grade elementary school students were analyzed for content of meaning in life. Results: The experiences of meaning in life were identified as follows: Important things in my life (people close to me, things that brings me happiness, to live in earnest, surrounding environment), Activities I like to do (relaxing, achievements, family relationships), Experiences that made me feel like I am loved (taken care of by family, material recompense, being respected), Times when I feel grateful (receive love and care, health), Importance of choices (consequences of bad choices, result of good life choices). Conclusion: These results suggest that elementary school students can understand meaning-centered health education and this kind of education is necessary to promote their wholistic health.

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