J Korean Acad Nurs.  2002 Jun;32(3):406-415.

Subjectivity on Stressful Life Events of Middle-aged Women: A Q Methodology Approach

• Shin HS

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study measures the subjectivity on stressful life events of middle- aged women. METHOD: Q-Methodological method was used for that purpose. As for the research method, Q-statements were collected reliminary to the study of through in-depth interviews and a literature review. For the study 38 Q-statements were selected. There were 28 middle aged women as subjects for the research. Q-Factor Analysis by using PC Quanl Program to supply the material. RESULT: Through the result of this study, the stressful life events of middle-aged women could be identified by 4 types. The type I is called the conflict in relationship with husband's family members. The type II is called lack of marital intimacy. The type III is called low self-esteem. The type IV is called changing life cycle itself.
CONCLUSION
Therefore, identifing the subjectivity on the stressful life events of middle-aged women would be a basic step for the understanding of middle aged women.

Keyword

Stressful Life Event; Middle-aged Women; Q-methodology

MeSH Terms

Female
Humans
Life Cycle Stages
Middle Aged