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Prediction Model of Suicidal Ideation in Elderly Men Living Alone Based on Ecological System Theory

생태학적 체계이론에 기반한 남자독거노인의 자살생각 예측모형

  • Received : 2017.03.07
  • Accepted : 2017.06.01
  • Published : 2017.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This study was performed to build the predictive model of suicidal ideation of elderly men living alone. Methods: As for the subject, 251 subjects suitable for the selection criteria were selected among elderly men living alone above 65 years old in one region in Gyeongnam and three regions in Gyeongbuk. The data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and Amos version 18.0. Results: The goodness-of-fit test result of hypothetical model were suitable for recommended level: ${\chi}^2/df=1.47$, RMR=.04, GFI=.92, AGFI=.90, CFI=.95, IFI=.95, RMSEA=.04. Self-esteem, individual coping, family cohesion, social support, social activity, and depression explained 55% of the model of suicidal ideation. The most influential direct factor of suicidal ideation was self-esteem, and social isolation was the most influential indirect influence on suicidal ideation. Conclusion: To sum up the above results, if we promote the researched variables of self-esteem, family cohesion, social activity, individual coping and social support in addition to developing and utilizing an efficient customized suicidal prevention nursing intervention program thereby reducing depression and social isolation, suicidal ideation of elderly men living alone would be prevented.

본 연구는 남자독거노인의 자살생각을 설명하는 가설적 모형을 구축하여 실제 자료간의 적합도를 검증함으로써, 남자독거노인의 자살생각을 감소시켜주는 노인자살예방프로그램을 개발하기 위한 기초자료를 제공하고자 시도되었다. 가설적 모형의 적합도를 검증한 결과 ${\chi}^2/df$, RMR, GFI, AGFI CFI, IFI, RMSEA 기준을 만족하여 가설적 모형을 수정없이 최종모형으로 확정하였다. 남자독거노인의 자살생각에 영향을 미치는 가장 큰 요인은 자아존중감이였으며, 요인에 대한 설명력이 55%였다. 결론적으로 본 연구에서 남자독거노인의 자살생각의 최종 결과변인으로 검정된 우울, 사회적 고립감을 감소시키고 자아존중감, 가족결속력, 사회활동 참여, 스트레스 대처, 사회적 지지를 향상시킬 수 있는 효율적인 맞춤형 노인 자살예방 프로그램을 개발하여 적용한다면 남자독거노인의 자살생각을 예방하는데 도움이 될 것이라고 본다. 마지막으로 본 연구의 제한점을 토대로 몇 가지 제언을 하고자 한다. 우선, 본 연구는 가정, 경로당, 종합복지회관을 이용하는 남자독거노인을 대상으로 자료수집을 하였기 때문에 연구결과의 일반화에 한계가 있으므로 다양한 장소에서 남자독거노인을 대상으로 한 확대 연구를 제언한다. 또한 설문의 내용이 민감하여 제대로 답변을 못하는 경우도 있어 심도있게 향후 질적연구를 제언하며, 본 연구에서 규명된 남자독거노인의 자살생각 영향변인들을 근거로 남자독거노인의 자살생각을 예방하기 위한 맞춤형 노인자살예방 프로그램을 개발하고 그 효과를 평가하는 연구가 필요하다.

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