Exploring Wisdom in the Korean Elderly: A Q Methodology Study

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the subjectivity of wisdom in the Korean elderly. Methods: Q-methodology was used. The 33 selected Q-statements from each of the 41 participants were classified into a shape of normal distribution using a 9-point scale. The collected data were analyzed using the Analysis Software for (Technique. Results: Four types of wisdom for research participants of Korean elderly were identified. Type I is experience-oriented action type; Type II is emotion-oriented sympathy type; Type III is human relationship-oriented consideration type; and Type IV is problem solution-oriented insight type. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that different approaches to health and nursing care for elders can be recommended based on the four types studied.

Keywords

• aged
• methodology
• test wiseness