Porter E J
Department of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Image J Nurs Sch. 1994 Spring;26(1):19-24. doi: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.1994.tb00289.x.
Older widows' experience of living alone is described in this research. Based on Husserl's (1913/1962) philosophy, a phenomenological method was used. Prior to data-gathering, knowledge pertaining to older widows' experience was bracketed. During semi-structured, tape-recorded conversations, seven older widows described how they lived at home alone. From data pertaining to their actions, intentions and perceptions, four phenomena of the lived experience were developed: (a) making aloneness acceptable; (b) going my own way; (c) reducing my risks; and (d) sustaining myself.
本研究描述了老年寡妇独居的经历。基于胡塞尔（1913/1962）的哲学，采用了现象学方法。在数据收集之前，与老年寡妇经历相关的知识被搁置。在半结构化的录音对话中，七位老年寡妇描述了她们独自在家的生活方式。从与她们的行为、意图和认知相关的数据中，提炼出了生活经历的四种现象：（a）使孤独变得可以接受；（b）走自己的路；（c）降低风险；（d）维持自我。
