The Subjectivity Study on the Perception of Low Fertility in College Students
AUTHORS
Sunyoung Jang,Dept. of Nursing, Hanseo University 46 Hanseo1 Ro, Haemi-myun, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, 369-709, KOREA
MeeSuk Wang,Dept. of Nursing, Hanseo University 46 Hanseo1 Ro, Haemi-myun, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, 369-709, KOREA
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to identify the subjectivity of low fertility recognized by college students and the characteristics of each type, with application of Q methodology. 35 college students at H University in Chungcheongnam-do were asked to classify 59 statements on low fertility. The collected data were analyzed using QUANL PC Program. As a result, three categories were analyzed from the perception of low fertility among college students. The types include 'lack of social and government support' and individualistic life style'. This study aims to explore and understand the subjective perception of low fertility among college students and the aging population to provide data for the future plans of low fertility rate through the perception of university students and the intervention plans for the support policies.
KEYWORDS
Low Fertility, College Student, Subjectivity, Q-methodology.
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