• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 보행자 교통사고 조사자료 분석을 통해 고령보행자 사고가 가지는 특성을 알아보고, 증가추세에 있는 고령보행자 사망사고를 감소시킬 수 있는 방안을 모색하고자 하였다. 2005년부터 2008년까지 4년 동안 전국에서 발생한 보행자 사망사고 가운데 65세 이상 고령보행자가 피해를 입은 3,853건과 비교군 사고로 20세에서 44세 사이의 보행자 피해사건 1,786건의 특성을 비교하였다. 이들 두 집단의 사고특성을 각 항목별 점유율로 비교한 결과, 고령자의 사고는 대도시보다는 규모가 더 작은 지역에서 가을철에 특히 많이 발생하는 것으로 나타났으며, 고령보행자가 더 안전한 환경에서 보행행동을 하고자 하는 보상행동을 보이지만 실제로는 교통사고에 더 취약한 것으로 나타났다. 고령보행자는 청년기 보행자들에 비하여 도로횡단을 하는데 취약점을 드러내고 있었으며 특히 단순한 구조보다는 복잡한 도로구조에서 더 사고를 많이 겪는 것으로 확인되었다. 또한 차량과의 상충상황에 있어서는 좌우 방향으로 회전중인 차량이나 후진중인 차량에 상대적으로 더 위험을 겪고 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 이와 같은 고령보행자 사고의 특성은 고령자들의 연령증가에 따른 신체적·정신적 능력의 손실과 확신수준의 저하와 같은 심리적 상태에 의해 설명될 수 있다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.299-308
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• 2016

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a positive psychology-based and character strengths-integrated activity program for elders living alone in rural areas, and then to examine the effectiveness of the program. Methods: A quasi-experimental pre- and post-test design with a nonequivalent control group was used. The participants included 59 elders in total, of whom 30 were assigned to the experimental group and 29 to the control group. positive psychology-based and character strengths-integrated activity program for elders consists of sixty-minute sessions held twice per week during 6 weeks, hence 12 sessions in total. Results: There were significant differences between the experimental and control groups in depression, vitality and life satisfaction (all p<.001). Conclusion: The positive psychology-based and character strengths-integrated activity program for elders living alone in rural areas is effective in that it decreased the degree of depression and increased the vitality and life satisfaction in the participants.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.295-306
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 크리스천 독거노인들이 살면서 경험하는 심리적 현상의 의미를 심층적으로 탐색하고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 신앙생활을 하는 65세 이상 남녀 독거노인 5명을 대상으로 심층 면접을 진행하였고, 수집된 자료는 Giorgi의 현상학적 연구 방법으로 질적 분석하였다. 연구 결과, '죽음이 점점 가까워짐을 느낌', '대화할 상대자가 없어 외로움, '쇠약해진 신체 현상에 무력해짐, '단절된 관계, '하나님을 바라봄의 5개의 범주가 도출되었다. 독거노인의 삶에 있어 신앙이 홀로됨을 견디게 하는 중요한 요소로 밝혀진 본 연구결과는 교회 안의 독거노인들에 대한 이해와 돌봄의 목회적 상담 기반을 위한 토대를 마련하였다고 볼 수 있다.

• 한국심리학회지 : 문화 및 사회문제
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2007

본 연구는 고령자들이 경험하는 상실감이 주관적 안녕감에 어떠한 영향을 미치는 살펴보고자 하였다. 이를 위해서 만 65세 이상 고령자 총 100명을 대상으로 자료를 수집하여 분석한 결과, 고령자 상실감 요인인 '건강 상실', '관계의 상실', '경제적 상실', '사별 상실'은 '생활 만족도'와는 부적인 상관을 나타냈으며, '정적 정서'와는 '사별 상실'을 제외한 세 요인들이 부적인 상관을 나타냈다. 그리고 '부정 정서'와는 '경제적 상실'을 제외한 나머지 세 요인들과는 정적인 상관을 가지고 있었다. 그리고 경로분석을 통해 상실감 하위요인들이 주관적 안녕감에 이르는 과정을 살펴보았다. 그 결과, '건강 상실'요인은 주관적 안녕감의 '정적 정서'와 '부적 정서'에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 나타났다. 그리고 '관계의 상실'요인은 '생활 만족도'와 '정적 정서'에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 한편 '경제적 상실'과 '사별 상실'요인은 주관적 안녕감에 미치는 유의한 영향력이 없는 것으로 나타났다. 이것은 고령자들의 건강문제와 가족관계에서는 정서적 지원이 중요하고, 특히. 고령자의 건강문제와 가족관계에서 가족의 지원이 중요함을 시사한다.

• 한국주거학회논문집
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.79-89
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• 1996

In this paper, various characteristics-physiological, psychological and social peculiarities \ulcorner of the elderly are analyzed. Then planning factors of living environment are studied to grope directions on design of living spaces for the aged in the future, which is pertinent to their needs.The peculiar properties of the elderly are analyzed and planning factors of architectural spaces are studied by referring to sundry records from many branch \ulcorner gerontology, medical science, psychology, sociology, etc. \ulcorner of knowledge. In planning house for the aged, we have to consider their physiological, psychological, social characteristics and build many types of living spaces in order to meet their special needs in mind, to maintain their living styles. because their personalities, human relations, living patterns, and so forth have been formd individually for a long period of time and their present conditions are different respectively.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.399-408
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• 2011

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of an education program on the knowledge of medication and prevention of depression in the elderly at a local community. Methods: This study utilized the nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Thirty consecutive people were included in this study for the experimental group, and another 30 people were allocated to the control group. The program was performed once a week for 3 weeks. Data were collected from March 15 to April 30, 2010 and statistical analyses were performed by ${\chi}^2$-test and independent t-test using the SPSS/WIN 12.0 program. Results: There were statistically significant differences in the knowledge of medication, depression and medication compliance between the experimental and control groups. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that an education program for the knowledge of medication and prevention of depression in the elderly with chronic disease could improve their knowledge of medication and their medication compliance, and decrease their depression. These results suggest that education of knowledge with social psychology can be an effective and practical method of management to the elderly with chronic disease at local communities.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.109-122
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the meaning of the driving force of life experienced by the elderly and the realistic structure of their experience. Methods: The research question was "What is the essential meaning of the driving force experienced by the elderly?". Data were collected from individual in-depth interviews between March, 2017 and May, 2017 and analyzed using Van Manen's hermeneutic phenomenological methodology to identify the essential themes of their experience. Results: Through the analysis process, 22 themes and 14 essential themes were derived. The 14 essential themes of the driving force of the life of elderly were as follows: 'Memories from the past', 'Poverty to escape', 'Hand down family's heritage', 'A body bound by marriage', 'A body necessary for old age', 'A dignified body even if they grow older', 'A body that does not want to fall', 'A fruit of my life', 'Mature real love', 'Unchanging fraternity', 'Extended family', 'An old friend with whom share my heart', 'Satisfied with the situation', and 'Expanding the breadth of life'. Conclusion: Nursing programs that assess the driving force of life supporting the elderly and supports the driving force of such a life should be developed.

• 한국노년학
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.1015-1027
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 Q-방법론을 적용하여 한국남성노인의 화병에 대한 주관적인 원인지각의 유형을 확인하고 그 유형의 특성을 알아보고자 하였다. 만 65세 이상 25명의 한국남성노인을 대상으로 31개의 Q-표본 진술문을 9점 척도로 하여 분석한 결과 한국남성노인의 화병에 대한 주관적인 원인지각의 유형은 4개의 유형 즉, 공감적 관계의 부재, 자신의 무능함과 박복함, 노화로 인한 무력감, 과거 삶에 대한 후회로 나타났다. 이러한 연구결과는 한국여성노인과는 차별적으로 한국남성노인들의 심리적 부적응에 대처할 수 있는 개인적 사회적 지원의 개입내용을 구체화하는데 활용될 수 있을 것이다. 이를 바탕으로 본 연구의 의의와 노인상담에서의 시사점에 대해 논의하였다.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.313-334
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• 2015

This study examines cultural differneces in psychosocial maturity experiences between collectivistic and individualistic cultures. Personal, relational, and social dimensions were assessed to explore psychosocial maturity experience of elderly Korean residents in Korea and Canada who were psychosocially well developed through in-depth interviews and a content analysis. According to the results, there were diverse similarities and differences in the psychosocial maturity of elderly Korean residents between the two cultures. First, psychosocially mature elderly residents in both cultures showed positive self-concept and self-satisfaction. However, there were differences in their meaning. Second, in terms of interpersonal relations, the most important and satisfying relationship was the spousal relationship for both cultures, and relationships with children were satisfying. However, there were differences in the meaning of relationships between the two cultures as well as gender differences. Third, psychosocially mature elderly residents in both cultures reported psychosocial factors such as mature aging as a social dimension. Elderly residents in Korea regarded mature aging as a relationship oriented phenomenon, whereas those in Canada reported social attitudes toward mature aging. In addition, elderly residents in both cultures reported greed and harm to others as immature aging. Elderly residents in Korea regarded relational discord as immature aging, whereas those in Canada regarded it as demanding adult treatment from future generation. In terms of transcendence, adjustment was reported as living by going with the flow. Elderly residents in Korea reported adjustment based on fatalism, whereas those in Canada showed some religious meaning. Finally, psychosocially mature elderly residents showed a positive view, acceptance and life integration. These results are discussed from the perspective of cultural differences.

• 웰빙융합연구
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2023

Purpose: As life expectancy increases and interest in oral health increases, the opportunity to visit the dentist increases. To provide safe dental care for elderly patients and accurately identify their needs. We aim to understand the impact of knowledge, image, and empathy for the elderly on communication skills. Research design, data, and methodology: This study conducted an online survey using a convenience sample of 201 dental hygienists working in dental hospitals and clinics from October 4 to October 6, 2023. The purpose of the survey was explained and consent was obtained in the research consent form before being conducted. Results: Differences in knowledge, image, empathy, and communication skills among the elderly include age, clinical experience, need for elderly-related education, and confidence in oral care in elderly patients with systemic diseases (p<0.05, p<0.01, p<0.001). The factor affecting communication skills toward the elderly was empathy (t=15.416(0.000^***)). Conclusions: Through this study, the communication skills with the elderly is a basic quality and attitude that dental hygienists must have. Therefore, it is essential to develop and implement empathy and communication skills training programs for dental hygienists, which can significantly contribute to fostering a positive trust-based relationship between elderly patients and dental professionals. This proactive measure is crucial in preparing for the upcoming era of an increasingly aged society.