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KMID : 0858820100270030001
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2010 Volume.27 No. 3 p.1 ~ p.12
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A Phenomenological Study on Smoking Experience among Female College Students
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Jeong Jin-Hong
Jeon Eun-Ju
Lee Jung-Hee
Han Ji-Youn
Kim Young-Suk
Won Young-Soon
Seo Mi-A
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was to understand the essence and the meanings of smoking experience in female undergraduate students.
Methods: Colaizzi"s phenomenological method was used. Data were collected by in-depth interviews with six undergraduate female students. Field notes, recording under the subjects" agreement, and telephone interview were also used.
Results: In the analysis, 131 significant statements, 15 themes, 7 categories emerged. The seven categories were as follows; ‘the first smoking for change and adaptation’, ‘becoming a part of self’, ‘good friend without any reason’, ‘a bond with friends’, ‘gazing with bad eyes’, ‘unexpected guest without realizing it’, ‘willingness to smoke more’.
Conclusion: The results of this study will help professionals to understand the smoking behavior of female undergraduate students. We should consider positive experience toward smoking in young women for considering to plan smoking cessation program.
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KEYWORD
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Woman smoking, Smoking experience, Phenomenology, Undergraduate student
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