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KMID : 0857019990140010099
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Kosin Medical Journal
1999 Volume.14 No. 1 p.99 ~ p.111
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A Q-Methodological Study on Powerlessness in Elderly
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Lee Ji-Hyun
Son Su-Kyung
Woo Kyung-Mi
Han Young-In
Han Hee-Ja
Chae Young-Hae
Kim Hee-Kyung
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Abstract
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This study measures the subjectivity of powerlessness in elderly. The purpose of this study is as follows;
1) to find out typologies based on opinions and attitude toward powerlessness in elderly.
2) to describe the characteristics of each type.
As a research method, Q-statements were collected through indepth interviews and review of the current literature. For this study 31 Q-statements were selected. 27 elderly were subjects for the research. The elderly sorted 31 Q-statements using the principle of forced normal distribution, which has nine scales to measure individual opinions. The data were analyzed by the PC QUANL program with principal component analysis.
According to the results of this study, there were three cetegories of opinion concerning powerlessness in elderly.
The first type is the realistic problem oriented approach; the second type is the self responsibility or pursuit of life meaning approach: the third type is the group approach for problem solving.
The result of this study, we need to develop and revise a more realistic way of powerlessness in elderly. In conclusion, this study will provide insights and information to the educational program for powerlessness in elderly.
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KEYWORD
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Powerlessness, Elderly, Q-Methodology
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