치매에 관한 대학생들의 인식 및 태도에 관한 Q-방법론적 접근

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the perception and attitude of university students toward dementia through subjective expressions. A Qmethodology was used to classify the subjectivity of the perception and attitudes toward dementia in 42 university students, and to describe and analyze the characteristics of each structured type. A Q-population of 6 people was formed by a literature review and in-depth interviews, and final responses to 42questions were selected for data analyses. The P-population was 42 people. The collected data were analyzed using the program PC QUANL. As a result,the perception and attitude of university students were classified into four types. Type I is the acceptance and family-based care type that represents those who accept the symptoms of dementia patients and resolve the condition within their family. Type II is the national care and individual neglect type that refers to those who neglect individual responsibilities and request the protection and care of dementia patients by the nation or society. Type III is the individualism type that represents those who oppose expenditures for national or social responsibilities and rather consider that individuals should prepare for them. Type IV consists of those who consider it necessary for the nation and families to make joint efforts and take responsibility for dementia patients. In relation to the issue of dementia,the subjects exhibited polarized opinions that a single party, either the nation or individuals, should take responsibility. However, few were found to consider the possibility that they or their patients can develop dementia. Therefore, university students are likely to require the provision of systematic education or information on the policies and problems of dementia. In doing so, they should have their perception shifted in the direction that the treatment of dementia requires concerted efforts of the nation and individuals. In addition, the students should be instructed to recognize the necessity for prevention and preparation from early ages.