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KMID : 1003020090100020117
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Qualitative Research
2009 Volume.10 No. 2 p.117 ~ p.129
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Approach of Grounded Theory on Regimen Experience Process through Diet among Elderly Women
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Lim Eun-Ju
Jung Sun-Young
Choi Mi-Sook
Jo Sang-Hee
Hur Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: In the present study, it was researched to recognize the experience process of regimen through diet among elderly women.
Methods: The 8 participants having the experience of diet regimen were recruited by theoretical sampling. All data were collected through in-depth interview. In addition, in order to analyze the collected data, Strauss and Corbin"s approach method by grounded theory published in 1998 was employed.
Results: From the participants" statements, 82 concepts, 33 sub-categories and 13 categories were extracted by open coding process. A being acquainted with well-being (making an nutritious food and enough living) was prominent as a core category. Based on the core category analysis, the experience process of regimen through diet for the elderly was related to 4 phases which were a recognizing-phase, a meditation-phase, a strengthening-phase and a practicing-phase. The being acquainted with well-being had three types, which were a health-pursuit-style, a compromisestyle and a preference-style.
Conclusion: This findings might provide the basic information to understand the process of regimen through diet and to develop the health management program in the elderly.
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KEYWORD
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Elderly, Diet, Regimen, Grounded theory
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