地震後災區兒童的生活經驗

Life Experience of Children in the Aftermath of Earthquake

本研究旨在探討集集地震一年多之後災區兒童的生活經驗，採現象學研究法，於中部某地震災區之小學裏，共訪談14位房屋半倒或全倒的災童，以半結構式的訪談指引進行深度訪談，所有內容均予錄音，並轉換成文字稿。以Colaizzi(1978)現象學方法分析所蒐集的資料，結果歸納出其生活經驗的本質結構是身心靈之煎熬，包括了三個主題：一、萬事俱變；二、個人衝擊；三、面對現實生活。研究結果可提供護理研究者、臨床實務者及護理教育者參考。

The phenomenological method study was conducted to explore the life experiences of children who underwent the Chi-Chi earthquake disaster. . Fourteen children who lived in the earthquake disaster area in central Taiwan were interviewed by a semi-structured interview guide. The interview was audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. Data was analyzed by Colaizzi's phenomenological method (1978). The essential structure of the life experience of children after the earthquake was 'physical, mental and spiritual suffering.' It involved three main themes: 1. overarching changed, 2. immense impact, and 3. facing facts. The result of this study can serve as a guidance for health care professionals in promoting the health and well-being of children who have experienced major disaster.