Mothers’ Experiences of Caring for Children with Precocious Puberty: A Q-Methodological Approach
10.4040/jkan.2020.50.2.255
- Author:
Hye Jin LEE
1
;
Mi-Ae YOU
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Seoul Women’s College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2020;50(2):255-270
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:0
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study explored experiences of mothers caring for children with precocious puberty.
Methods:Q-methodology was used for analyzing individual subjectivity. Seventy Q-statements were selected and scored by 50 participants on an 11-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using the PC QUANL program.
Results:The following eight types of care experiences of mothers of children with precocious puberty were identified: Type I-1: hypersensitive and best-result oriented, Type I-2: treatment burden, Type II-1: treatment-oriented, Type II-2: self-blame, Type III-1: accepting and compliant, Type III-2: treatment confused, Type IV-1: serious and engaged, and Type IV-2: naturalism- oriented.
Conclusion:These results can help develop specific education
