Subjectivity on filial piety among Korean undergraduate students: An application of Q methodology

Abstract

Background/Objectives: In this study, figures out the type of subjectivity about filial piety among Korean undergraduate students using Q methodology. Methods/Statistical analysis: For the Q population, an in-depth interview and literature review were used to select 34 Q samples for Q-sort. P-sample was made with 30 undergraduate students and Q-sort was performed on a 9-point scale according to their subjective agreement. The analysis is performed by PC-QUNAL program. Findings: Four types of filial piety in Korean undergraduate students were identified: mind and expression oriented type, child-centered and material-oriented type, reflections on change of times type, and unconditional duty type. Improvements/Applications: As the result of this study suggests, based on classification of filial piety of Korean undergraduate students, strengthen humanistic education for undergraduate students will need to be developed and different, individualized educational strategies provided.