Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)

Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회)
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Social Support and Health Status based on Characteristics of Leisure Activity of Middle-Aged Women

중년 여성의 여가활동특성에 따른 사회적 지지와 건강상태

  • 정명실 (성신여자대학교 간호대학 간호학과) ;
  • 송지호 (성신여자대학교 간호대학 간호학과)
  • Received : 2010.11.24
  • Accepted : 2011.02.15
  • Published : 2011.02.28
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify social support and health status based on characteristics of leisure activity in middle-aged women. Methods: Participants were 148 middle-aged women living in the capital area. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires which were constructed to include leisure activity characteristics, social support and Brodman's CMI. Data were analyzed using t-test, and ANOVA, with SPSS/WIN 14.0. Results: Social support was different depending on leisure type, leisure partner, length of participation in present activity, regularity, and motivation to start activity. Health status was different depending on the length of participation in present activity, and regularity. Conclusion: Because social support and health status depend on characteristics of leisure activity, further study in nursing one how to resolve the physical, psychological, social and health problems that middle-aged women might experience through various leisure activities.

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