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Journal of The Korean Society of Maternal and Child Health 2008;12(1):92-103.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21896/jksmch.2008.12.1.92    Published online January 31, 2008.
University Students' Perception of Childbirth
백미례, 이경숙
충주대학교
Q방법론을 이용한 대학생의 출산 인식
백미례, 이경숙
충주대학교
Abstract
Objectives
: This study was conducted to identify the subjective types and structures for university students' perception of childbirth.
Methods
: This study utilized Q-methodology that has been conducted by selecting the 26 subjects as a P sample and 36 statements as a Q sample into 4 points standard from the literatures and in-depth interview. Data analyses were performed by using the QUANL pc program.
Results
: The analysis identified three types of university students' perception of childbirth: ‘Magical and significant experience,' ‘Willingness to escape from pain,' ‘Burden concerning reality of raising a child.'
Conclusions
: The findings of this study provided fundamental data for setting up policy of population decrease due to low childbirth rate and for establishing sound value education of childbirth.
Key Words: childbirth, subjectivity, perception
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