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KMID : 1025620110140010029
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Korean Journal of Medical Ethics
2011 Volume.14 No. 1 p.29 ~ p.43
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Understanding the Attitude of Korean Adults toward Dignified Dying: Q-Methodological Approach
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Jo Kae-Hwa
Kim Gyun-Moo
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze attitude that Korean adults have toward dignified dying.
Method: The study employed a Q-methodology, which provides a method of analyzing the subjectivity of test items. Thirty-four selected Q-statements from each of the 34 subjects were arranged in a normal distribution using a 9-point scale. The collected data were then analyzed using a QUANL PC program.
Result: Three types of attitudes toward dignified dying were identified. Type I is a positive self-recognition. These types of people thought positively and was said to be happy and thankful for the time of death. Type II is a rational comport-orientation. These type of people accepted death and want peaceful dying. Type III is emphasis on the supportive relationship. These types of people want to die peacefully in the bosom of family members.
Conclusion: Understanding each type could be helpful that supporting and death education for Korean adult.
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KEYWORD
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adult, dignity, death, perception, methodology
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