Subjectivity on Stressful Life Events of Middle-aged Women: A Q Methodology Approach.
10.4040/jkan.2002.32.3.406
- Author:
Hye Sook SHIN
1
Author Information
1. College of Nursing Science, KyungHee University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Stressful Life Event;
Middle-aged Women;
Q-methodology
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Life Cycle Stages;
Middle Aged
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2002;32(3):406-415
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: 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 reliminary 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.