기본간호학회지 (Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing)
- 제14권1호
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- Pages.103-109
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- 2007
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- 1225-9012(pISSN)
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- 2287-1802(eISSN)
중년기 성인의 노화불안, 우울 및 자아존중감에 대한 연구
A Study on Aging Anxiety, Depression, and Self-esteem of Middle-aged People
- Kim, Soon-Yi (Department of Nursing, Hyechon College) ;
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Lee, Jung-In
(Department of Nursing, Hyechon College)
- 발행 : 2007.02.28
초록
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among aging anxiety, depression, and self-esteem of middle-aged people. Method: The study was designed as a descriptive correlation study Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which included general characteristics, and measures of aging anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Data collection was done between March 15 and June 10. 2006 with 184 middle-aged participants. Results: The average score of the participants for aging anxiety was 48.38, for depression 16.49, and for self-esteem 29.08. There were positive correlations between aging anxiety and depression, aging anxiety and self-esteem. There was a negative correlation between depression and self-esteem. The correlations were statistically significant. Conclusion: Therefore, nursing program should be developed to improve the mental health and increase the qualitative life of middle-aged people.