Ha Oh Sun, Lee Song Yi
Academic Affairs Team, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
Department of Counseling and Coaching, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea.
Behav Sci (Basel). 2024 Dec 1;14(12):1150. doi: 10.3390/bs14121150.
This study explores the psychological characteristics of older adults living alone as farmers in South Korea, categorising their subjective experiences. Using Q methodology, interviews were conducted with participants from Seosan, Chungcheong Province, South Korea, on 19 and 22 June 2023. A total of 25 participants conducted Q sorting with 33 finalized Q sample items in three locations: Chungju, Chungcheong Province, on 14 July 2023; Ildong, Gyeonggi Province, on 28 July 2023; and Seosan, Chungcheong Province, on 14 August 2023. The Q sorting results were analysed using the QUANAL program and categorised into four types. Type 1, Balanced Life Pursuit, reflects satisfaction across various aspects of life, such as relationships, health, economy, and psychological wellbeing. Type 2, Independent Life and Improvement-Seeking, pursues independence but experiences loneliness due to the absence of a spouse, while still seeking to improve their life. Type 3, Relationship and Care Needed, highlights a need for relationships and care. Finally, Type 4, Family and Work-Focused, prioritises family and farming work. These findings provide a foundation for developing customised support programs to address the specific needs of different types of older adults living alone as farmers in South Korea.
本研究探讨了韩国独居老年农民的心理特征，对他们的主观体验进行了分类。采用Q方法，于2023年6月19日和22日对来自韩国忠清南道瑞山市的参与者进行了访谈。共有25名参与者在三个地点对33个最终确定的Q样本项目进行了Q分类：2023年7月14日在忠清北道清州市；2023年7月28日在京畿道利洞；2023年8月14日在忠清南道瑞山市。使用QUANAL程序对Q分类结果进行分析，并分为四种类型。类型1，平衡生活追求，反映了在生活的各个方面，如人际关系、健康、经济和心理健康方面的满意度。类型2，独立生活与追求改善，追求独立，但由于没有配偶而感到孤独，同时仍寻求改善生活。类型3，需要人际关系和关怀，强调对人际关系和关怀的需求。最后，类型4，以家庭和工作为重点，将家庭和农业工作放在首位。这些发现为制定定制化支持计划奠定了基础，以满足韩国不同类型独居老年农民的特定需求。
