죽음에 관한 주관성 연구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is, by using Q-methodology, to classify the type of attitude for the general public about the death and to understand the specific characters of each type. Q-population was investigated by referring to relevant records and interviewing with the general public and the experts. The final 40 of Q-sample was selected and the data was collected through P-sample, randomly chosen 32 people around Seoul and Kyung-gi area. After analyzing, 4 types were found. Type 1 is aiming for the future life. They believe firmly the future life. They feel certain that eh death means starting for eternal life rather than being afraid of the death or having a despair. Type 2 is valuing reality. They do their best for the reality of life. They take up a positive attitude toward completing their life with responsibilities even at the situation of confronting death have a right to know when they will be dead. They should have enough time to prepare for death. Type 4 is devoting for society. Even though there is only one life, people think that devoting their life for justice is very important. Through the result of this study, people`s agreement for nobility and importance of life were found same. It is reconfirmed that instead of being dead suddenly, if it`s possible, they want to know the fact of dying to have time to prepare for their death. Also, the fact that everyone has the fear of death is confirmed.