title: A Q methodological study on Korean nurses' attitudes toward forgiveness.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify the perceived attitudes of Korean nurses toward forgiveness on the basis of their social and cultural background. Q methodology was used to explore the typology of perceived attitudes. Four types of attitudes toward forgiveness were identified: obstinate, concessive, progressive, and receptive.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Kae-Hwa
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Jo
authors.forename: Gyeong-Ju
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: An
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D061347:Forgiveness; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012067:Religion; D056910:Republic of Korea; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires