Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 16 Issue 1
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- Pages.60-71
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- 2004
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
The Types of Smoking Cessation Among Adult Smokers: Q Methodological Approach
성인 금연자의 금연유형에 관한 연구 - Q 방법론적 접근 -
- Shin, Sung-Rae (Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University) ;
- Chang, Sung-Ok (College of Nursing, Korea University) ;
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Kim, Sang-Suk
(Graduate School of Nursing, Korea University)
- Received : 2003.09.23
- Accepted : 2004.02.12
- Published : 2004.03.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the subjectivity of smoking cessation methods of smokers. Method: The Q. methodology which provides a method of analyzing the individual's subjectivity was used. The 34 subjects classified 38 selected Q-statements into a 9 point scale to make a normal distribution. The collected data was analyzed using a QUANL PC program. Result: Three types of smoking cessation among smokers were identified. Type I, Family Centered; Type II, Suppressing Temptation; Type III, Self Overcoming. Conclusion: This study results revealed that different approaches of support programs are needed to address the three types of smoking cessation and their characteristics.