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- A Study on the Life Adjustment of Widowed Elderly Women in Korea: A Q-Methodological Approach
- Hye Sook Shin
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2007;37(7):1098-1107.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2007.37.7.1098
Published online: December 31, 2007
1Associate Professor, College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University; East-West Nursing Research Institute, Korea.
- Address reprint requests to: Shin, Hye Sook. College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University 1 Hoegi-Dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 130-701, Korea. Tel: 82-2-961-9143, suksh@khu.ac.kr
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Abstract
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Purpose
- The purpose of this study was to analyze the types of life adjustment of widowed elderly women in Korea.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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