Korean Journal of Medical Ethics

The Korean Society for Medical Ethics

Korean J Med Ethics 2011; 14(1):29-43

pISSN: 2005-8284, eISSN: 2234-3598

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35301/ksme.2011.14.1.29

Article

한국 성인이 인식하는 품위 있는 죽음의 이해: Q방법론적 접근*

조계화¹, 김균무²^,^*

Understanding the Attitude of Korean Adults toward Dignified Dying: Q-Methodological Approach

Kae Hwa Jo¹, Gyun Moo Kim²^,^*

¹대구가톨릭대학교 간호대학

²고신대학교 복음병원 응급의학과

¹Professor, College of Nursing, Catholic University of Daegu

²Kosin University Gospel Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine

^*교신저자: 김균무. 고신대학교 복음병원 응급의학과. 051-990-6881. oasisking@paran.com

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Received: Oct 18, 2010; Accepted: Dec 08, 2010

Published Online: Mar 31, 2011

ABSTRACT

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.

Keywords: 성인; 품위; 죽음; 인식; 방법론

Keywords: adult; dignity; death; perception; methodology