Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 14 Issue 4
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- Pages.602-611
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- 2002
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
The Influencing Factors on Self-actualization in Middle-aged Women
중년여성의 자아실현과 영향요인
- Kim, Sook-Young (Dept. of Nursing, Pochon CHA University) ;
- Jeon, Eun-Young (Dept. of Nursing, Kyungsan University) ;
- Kim, Kwuy-Bun (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
- Suh, Yeon-Ok (Dept. of Nursing, Soonchunhang University)
- Received : 2002.07.31
- Accepted : 2002.11.08
- Published : 2002.12.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the influencing factor to self actualization in middle-aged women. Method: The subjects for this study were 191 middle-aged women selected by convenience sampling in three cities. Data collection was done using a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient and Stepwise Multiple Regression. Result: The results of this study were as follows: 1. The relationship between self-efficacy, social support, self esteem, motivation for achievement, parental satisfaction with children and self-actualization were found to have statistically significant positive correlations. But the relationship between depression and self-actualization were found to have statistically significant negative correlation. 2. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that the most powerful predictor was social support. Social support, motivation for achievement and self esteem accounted for 38.1% of the variance in self-actualization in middle aged women. Conclusion: According to these results, it is recommended that in order to enhance self-actualization in middle-aged women, empowerment of social support, motivation for achievement and self esteem should be pursued.