An Exploratory Study on The Weight Control of Adult.
- Author:
Hyun Sook KANG
1
;
Chong Mi CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Weight control;
Q-methodology
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Humans;
Personal Autonomy
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
1998;5(2):167-180
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to explore the subjective opinions related to the weight control by using Q-methodology. Forty four adults were selected for P-sample from July to August, 1998. The collected data were analyzed by PC Quanl program. The results were as follows : There were 5 types of the adult's opinions about the weight control. Type I(Concern about weight control) : This type believes that there is a problem with general social attitudes, but the weight control it self is necessary. Type II(Health conscious) : this type believes that good health is very important and weight control is way of maintaining and improving good health. Type III(Obsessive) : This type believes that weight control is absolutely necessary no matter what it takes including extreme dietary change. Type IV(Influence by social pressure) : This type believes that the external stimulation and help is needed to motivate weight control. Type V(Self control) : This type believes that self determination is necessary regardless of social pressure.