J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2017 Aug;23(3):341-352. 10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.3.341.

A Study of Subjectivity among Nursing Students Regarding Suicide Attempters

• Cho JL
• Lee EN
• Park EY

• KMID: 2391157
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.3.341

Abstract

PURPOSE
To identify the types and characteristics of subjective structures among nursing students toward individuals who attempt suicide.
METHODS
A group of 32 third- and fourth-year nursing students with experience in clinical practice rated 35 Q-statements on a nine-point scale according to their opinion. Data analysis was conducted using the PC-Quanl program.
RESULTS
Subjectivity among nursing students toward individuals who attempt suicide was analyzed for three types. Type 1 (social responsibility emphasis) subjectivity recognizes the social responsibility for suicide attempts and emphasizes the importance of social support systems as a preventive effort. Type 2 (rational reprimand) subjectivity emphasizes the willpower and effort to overcome challenges in life, because happiness and unhappiness are dependent on one's thoughts and will. Type 3 (situation acceptance) subjectivity regards the suicide attempt as an optional means to avoid a deeply strenuous, painful, and difficult situation.
CONCLUSION
This study investigated the subjectivity of nursing students toward individuals who attempt suicide and to provide a better understanding of them. In addition, the development of training programs that take advantage of the subjective characteristics of individuals based on subjectivity types demonstrated in this study is expected to provide nursing students with useful educational materials for their future careers as nurses.

Keyword

Attempted suicide; Nursing; Students

MeSH Terms

Education
Happiness
Humans
Nursing*
Social Responsibility
Statistics as Topic
Students, Nursing*
Suicide*
Suicide, Attempted