A Study of Subjectivity about Happiness among Undergraduate Students: Q methodological approach.
10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.3.268
- Author:
Hyung Wha SHIM
1
Author Information
1. Professor, Department of Nursing, Pusan-Catholic University, Korea. hwshim@cup.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Happiness;
Perception;
Students
- MeSH:
Education;
Friends;
Happiness*;
Humans;
Pleasure
- From:Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
2017;23(3):268-278
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the subjectivity of undergraduate students about happiness. METHODS: Q methodology, which scientifically measures individual subjectivity, was used. Thirty-four Q-statements selected from 40 participants were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a nine-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using a PQMethod PC program. RESULTS: Type I: Self-directed, growth-seeking type. This group of people searches for their objectives and direction in life while consistently making efforts to realize their goals. Type II: Oriental and wealth-seeking type. This group of people sympathizes with the oriental worldview and believes in having luck such as wealth or health. Type III: Realistic and pleasure-seeking type. This group of people tries to think positively but while rooted in reality, searches for pleasure and satisfaction in their surroundings. Type IV: Altruistic and relationship-seeking type. This group of people stresses the importance of religious life, small happiness in life, and relationship with friends or neighbors. CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide the foundation for understanding college students' perception about their happiness. Furthermore, these results suggest the necessity of specific and integrated education to improve happiness.
