J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2008 May;15(2):229-239.

Perceptions of Sexuality in Unmarried Mothers

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  • 1Department of Nursing, Kimcheon Science College, Korea. 1ksjung@hanmail.net

Abstract

PURPOSE: A phenomenology study was conducted to provide in-depth data to help in the understanding of young women who have become unmarried mothers. METHOD: In-depth interviews were done with 11 unmarried mothers from August 2002 to September 2003. Data were recorded and analyzed by Colaizzi method. RESULT: Significant statements consisted of 5 categories with 12 theme clusters accompanying each category. The categories were: "Sex as a tool" which included living and connections, "Sex as an expression of her desire" which included wanting and expression of love, "Sex to be dominated" which included significance, domination and negative aspects of sex, "Moral sex" which included secrecy, responsibility and connections with life, "Sex as a sense of identity" which included expression of gender and association with peer group.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study will help indicate directions for care of unmarried mother, which should be based on a deep understanding of their personal perception of sexuality. Also, it can be utilized as basic materials for development of sex educational programs to prevent repeat pregnancies in unmarried women and information on consultion with unmarried mothers.

Keyword

Perception; Sexuality; Unmarried mother

MeSH Terms

Confidentiality
Female
Humans
Illegitimacy
Love
Pregnancy
Sexuality
Single Person
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