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KMID : 0608020110190020093
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Korean Journal of Family Therapy
2011 Volume.19 No. 2 p.93 ~ p.121
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A Phenomenological Exploration of the Family-of-Origin Experiences of Obese College Women
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Eom Hye-Jeong
Lee Jong-Woo
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Abstract
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Objectives: The researchers explored the meaning and essence of obese college women’s family-of-origin experiences.
Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with six college women classified as obese (Body Mass Index [BMI] over 30). The data were analyzed in four steps, following Giorgi’s phenomenological method.
Results: Analysis revealed 5 main categories and 12 subcategories, with themes relating to dysfunctional family patterns, stressors, lifestyle, and intergenerational transmission.
Conclusions: The results suggest that family therapy approaches can be useful for individuals and families affected by obesity.
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KEYWORD
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obesity college women, family-of-origin, phenomenology
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