[An attitudinal study on women].
OBJECTIVE
This study was formed to propose a theoretical background for improving the quality of women's lives by measuring the subjectivity on women.


METHODS
Q-methodology is used for purpose. Q-statements are collected through in-depth interviews and a literature review. 34 Q-statements were selected. There are 33 subjects in the research. The Q-Factor Analysis using PC Quanl program was performed to analyze the data.


RESULTS
There were three types of opinions on woman. The first type(equal-recognitive) thinks that men and women are equal, women can handle men, and women are independent, valuable beings. The second type(equal-fixed idea) express that women are not behind men in terms of abilities but are supposed to live for the sake of their husbands and children. The third type(equal-practical) answer that men and women are equal, but women have their own personalities and can participate in social activities and can financially help the families.


CONCLUSIONS
The study express the overall opinions and attitudes on woman as reviewed by the research subjects. Therefore, this study helps the seizure of an opportunity to build a theoretical base for improving the quality of women's lives.
Yeo
Jung-Hee
JH
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Cheju National university, Jeju, Korea. jheeyeo@cheju.ac.kr