A Study on the Life Adjustment of Widowed Elderly Women in Korea: A Q-Methodological Approach.
10.4040/jkan.2007.37.7.1098
- Author:
Hye Sook SHIN
1
,
2
Author Information
1. College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University
2. East-West Nursing Research Institute, Korea. suksh@khu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Adjustment;
Elderly;
Women
- MeSH:
*Adaptation, Psychological;
Aged;
Aged, 80 and over;
Attitude to Death;
Attitude to Health;
Dependency (Psychology);
Female;
Humans;
Korea;
Middle Aged;
Q-Sort;
Quality of Life;
Questionnaires;
Widowhood/*psychology
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2007;37(7):1098-1107
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the types of life adjustment of widowed elderly women in Korea. METHODS: The research design was a Q-Methodological Approach. Thirty selected Q-statements from 32 subjects were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 7 point scale. The collected data was analyzed using a QUANL PC program. RESULTS: Three types of life adjustment were identified. Type I is the independent type: overcome the reality. Type II is the abandonment type: deny the reality. Type III is the accommodation type: accept the reality. CONCLUSION: The results of the study indicate that different approaches to the quality of life for widowed elderly women in Korea are recommended based on the three types of life adjustment.
