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Happiness among Pregnant Women: A Concept Analysis

임부의 행복에 대한 개념분석

  • Jo, Eun Mi (Graduate School, Department of Nursing, Ajou University) ;
  • Yoo, Hyera (College of Nursing.Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University)
  • 조은미 (아주대학교 대학원 간호학과) ;
  • 유혜라 (아주대학교 간호대학.간호학연구소)
  • Received : 2016.02.25
  • Accepted : 2016.08.31
  • Published : 2016.09.20
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the concept of happiness among pregnant women. Methods: Walker and Avant's method for concept analysis was used. Results: The defining attributes of happiness among pregnant women were 1) period of pregnancy, 2) emotional dimension (positive affect), and 3) cognitive dimension(existence need-satisfaction, relatedness need-satisfaction, growth need-satisfaction). The antecedents of happiness among pregnant women were 1) intrapersonal characteristics, 2) reproductive history and related characteristics, 3) interpersonal relationship, and 4) external factors. The consequences included 1) pregnant women's well-being, 2) fetal well-being, 3) maternal well-being, and 4) child's happiness. Conclusion: Although further studies are required to refine the diverse attributes of the concept, the results of this study contribute to explaining happiness among pregnant women. In addition, the development of adequate interventions to increase prenatal happiness is needed.

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