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KMID : 0377619930580110777
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Korean Jungang Medical Journal
1993 Volume.58 No. 11 p.777 ~ p.784
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Grounded Theory Approach for the Self-Management of Middle-Aged Man
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to build a substantive theory about experience of selfmanagement for middle-aged man in Seoul. The qualitative research method have been used grounded theory. The interviewees were two middle-aged man. The data were collected through in-dept interviews by the investigator over a period of one month from 1 June to 30 June, 1993.
The data were analyzed simultaneously by a constant comparative method in which new data are continuously coded into categories and properties according to Strauss and Corbin´s methodology.
The 61 codes were identified from the transcript of raw data and then 61 codes were identified to 12 categories.
The 12 concepts which were found as a result of grounded data analyzing were, objectivity, regularity, rightness, balance, maintenance, conservation, endeavor, prevention, action, integration of body and mind, clarification of mind and physical health.
This study enhances the nurse´s understanding of the self-management of Korean middle-aged man. The findings contribute to nursing knowledge development about the self-management of middle-aged man.
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