Exploring Wisdom in the Korean Elderly: A Q Methodology Study.
- Author:
Kiwol SUNG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea. kwseng@cu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
aged;
methodology;
test wiseness
- MeSH:
Aged;
Humans;
Nursing Care;
Test Taking Skills
- From:Asian Nursing Research
2011;5(2):128-140
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to analyze the subjectivity of wisdom in the Korean elderly. METHODS: Q-methodology was used. The 33 selected Q-statements from each of the 41 participants were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 9-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using the Analysis Software for Q-Technique. RESULTS: Four types of wisdom for research participants of Korean elderly were identified. Type I is experience-oriented action type; Type II is emotion-oriented sympathy type; Type III is human relationship-oriented consideration type; and Type IV is problem solution-oriented insight type. CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that different approaches to health and nursing care for elders can be recommended based on the four types studied.
