Types of Survival Attitudes among First-Generation Korean Immigrants in the United States: Q-Methodological Approach.
- Author:
Kae Hwa JO
1
;
Ardith Z DOORENBOS
Author Information
1. College of Nursing Catholic University of Daegu, Korea. joke@cu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Immigrant;
Survival;
Attitude;
Methodology
- MeSH:
Emigrants and Immigrants;
Health Personnel;
Humans
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2009;21(6):603-616
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the subjective opinions of first-generation Korean-Americans about survival. METHODS: The Q-methodology which provides a method of analyzing the subjectivity of each item was used. The 34 selected Q-statements from each of 38 subjects were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 9 point scale. The collected data was analyzed using a QUANL/WIN program. RESULTS: Four types of survival attitudes from 38 first-generation Korean-Americans were identified. Type I was a satisfaction type based on belief, Type II was an effort type based on purpose, Type III was an isolation type based on ethnicity, and Type IV was a compromise type based on adaptation. Results of this study indicate that approaches to a minority's survival strategies need to be differentiated taking this typology and various subject characteristics into account. CONCLUSION: This information may provide a basic understanding for healthcare providers who work with first-generation Korean-Americans.
