• 한국노년학
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.1393-1407
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• 2010

This research was investigated how self-esteem and social support influenced depression for middle-aged and elderly male homeless people in Young-Deung-Po area. By using the sample of 150 male homeless people in Young-Deung-Po area, a multiple regression analysis was conducted for examining the impact of self-esteem and social support on depression. The findings of this study were following. First, self-esteem was a statistically significant indicator for depression. Specifically, the lower level of self-esteem was likely to increase the level of depression. However, social support as another key variable turned out not to be a significant predictor for depression. Second, age significantly impacted on depression for middle-aged and elderly homeless people. The older homeless was, the higher level of depression was indicated. The implication of these results was discussed.