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Subjectivity on Stressful Life Events of Middle-aged Women - A Q Methodology Approach -  

신혜숙 (경희대학교 간호과학부)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.32, no.3, 2002 , pp. 406-415 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study measures the subjectivity on stressful life events of middle- aged women. Method: Q-Methodological method was used for that purpose. As for the research method, Q-statements were collected preliminary to the study of through in-depth interviews and a literature review. For the study 38 Q-statements were selected. There were 28 middle aged women as subjects for the research. Q-Factor Analysis by using PC Quanl Program to supply the material. Result: Through the result of this study, the stressful life events of middle-aged women could be identified by 4 types. The type I is called the conflict in relationship with husband's family members. The type II is called lack of marital intimacy. The type III is called low self-esteem. The type IV is called changing life cycle itself. Conclusion: Therefore, identifing the subjectivity on the stressful life events of middle-aged women would be a basic step for the understanding of middle aged women.
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Stressful Life Event; Middle-aged Women; Q-methodology;
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