• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.4439-4448
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• 2014

본 연구의 목적은 중년여성의 갱년기 증상, 인지기능, 삶의 질의 정도를 규명하고, 삶의 질에 미치는 직 간접 효과를 파악하여, 중년여성의 삶의 질 향상에 기초자료를 제공하기 위함이다. 자료 수집은 2014년 3월 2일부터 3월 10일까지, A시와 Y시에 거주하는 지역사회 중년여성 204명을 대상으로 설문조사하였다. 연구결과, 중년여성의 갱년기 증상은 14.64/46점, 인지기능은 65.66/240점, 삶의 질 정도는 100.64/188점으로 나타났다. 갱년기 증상과 인지기능은 순상관관계로 나타났으며, 갱년기 증상과 삶의 질과는 역상관관계로 나타났다. 매개효과를 경로분석을 한 결과 갱년기 증상이 인지기능 및 삶의 질에 직 간접적으로 영향을 주는 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구를 통하여 중년여성의 삶의 질 향상을 위해서는 갱년기 증상의 정도를 감소시키는 중재와 동시에 중년여성을 위한 인지기능 증진 프로그램이 적용되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.4786-4797
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 중년 여성의 건강과 생활양식에 대한 주관성을 파악하고 유형별 특성을 기술하며, 건강과 생활양식과의 관련성을 파악하는 것으로, Q방법론을 적용하였다. 서울시에 거주하는 40세~60세 중년 여성 30명에게 건강에 관한 진술문 29개와, 생활양식에 관한 진술문 27개를 분류하도록 하였다. 수집된 자료는 PC Quanl program을 이용하여 분석하였다. 본 연구결과 중년 여성의 건강과 생활양식은 각각 네 가지의 유형으로 구분되었으며, 건강과 생활양식과의 특성 및 관련성이 확인되었다. 건강 유형은 '건강 염려형', '일상생활 관리형', '언행 불일치형'과 '조기 관리형'이다. 생활양식 유형은 '직업 중심형', '자기규범 가치형', '현재 만족형'과 '종교 중심형'이다. 본 연구는 중년 여성과 가족 및 나아가 국민의 건강과 생활양식을 향상시키는데 기초자료를 제공하였으며, 개별화된 간호중재 방안을 마련하기 위한 이론적 기틀을 제공하였다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.69-78
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• 2007

Purpose: This study was to determine the effects of a combined exercise program and telephone counseling in obese middle-aged women. The study also attempted to measure the effects of the program on physiological functions, self-efficacy and depression. Method: This research employed a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The experimental group consisted of 29 obese middle-aged women, and the control group of 30 women. The subjects in the experimental group participated in a combined exercises program and telephone counseling for 12 weeks. Results: After performing the program for 12 weeks, BMI (p=.000), percent body fat (p<.007), TC (p=.026), TG (p=.035) and depression (p=.012) in the experimental group decreased significantly compared with the control group. Self-efficacy (p=.000) in the experimental group increased significantly compared with the control group after the program. Conclusion: From these findings, it was confirmed that a combined exercises program and telephone counseling for obese middle-aged women can increase self-efficacy and decrease BMI, percent body fat, total cholesterol, triglyceride and depression. Therefore, this program can be utilized for various population groups including women, and further researches are required on programs for men.

• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.1043-1058
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to identify how attitudes toward menopause and family-related variables (living with a first child, satisfaction with children, and marital satisfaction) were associated with the perceived menopausal symptoms of middle-aged Korean females. Data for the study were based on a community sample of 628 women whose ages ranged from 45 to 60, who were currently married and had at least one child. The respondents reported lower levels of menopausal symptoms, medium levels of marital satisfaction and slightly higher levels of satisfaction with children. Feelings of tiredness, irritability, and nervousness without apparent reason, and aches in the lumbago and joints were common menopausal symptoms reported in this study. Regression analysis was conducted to investigate the effects of monthly income, educational level, employment status, attitudes toward menopause, living with a first child, satisfaction with children, and marital satisfaction on perceived menopausal symptoms. Attitudes toward menopause, living with a first child, satisfaction with children and marital satisfaction were significantly associated with perceived menopausal symptoms. In particular, marital satisfaction had the strongest effect on perceived menopausal symptoms. The results showed that in the face of the developmental challenges experienced during the menopausal transition, family-related variables served as positive reinforcement for married middle-aged women. This finding suggests that in order to improve the menopausal transition, family education programs need to be developed and offered to middle aged females who suffer from severe menopausal symptoms.

• Journal of Sport and Applied Science
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.17-27
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• 2019

Purpose: This study is to conduct usability evaluations from the perspective of developing comfort-shoes for the middle-aged and elderly to identify key factors and derive implications for optimal comfort-shoes production. Research design, data, and methodology: A total of 10 middle-aged and elderly women in their 50s and 60s were selected as eligible for the rescue. For data collection, the study was conducted in a Gang Survey, where pre-explanations, shoes test, and interviews were conducted. The collected data were analyzed in a total of four stages. In step 1, the contents obtained through interviews with the subjects were recorded in text, organized and analyzed systematically, and in step 2, unnecessary vocabulary, sentences, and overlapping opinions were eliminated. In step 3, we classified areas around key functions and carried out categorization tasks. Finally, in Step 4, the results and implications of the study were derived by classifying each usability evaluation shoe as positive and negative text around categorized data. Results: There are a total of seven factors for comfort-shoes usability evaluation, which are categorized as cushion, fitting, stability, flexibility, lightweight, comfort, and pressure. Positive/negative factors for the derived usability evaluation factors were shown in the form of a positive-centered, negative-centered, and positive-mixed mix for each of the four products. Positive-focused products are VA products, which are seven times more positive than negative factors. Negative-centered products are CL and SA products, which are five times more negative than positive factors. Positive mixing was a CA product with a ratio of 1:1. Text-based usability evaluations allow us to proceed with analysis based on more scientific data rather than simply listening to opinions and judging by comments. Conclusions: The study discussed implications of developing comfort-shoes for middle-aged consumers and future directions were discussed.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.451-460
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• 2022

본 연구는 서울시에 거주하는 중장년층의 도시숲 이용특성에 따른 긍정심리와 시민의식의 차이를 분석하기 위해 수행되었다. 연구목적을 달성하기 위해, 중장년층 성인 156명을 편의표집하였고, 수집된 자료는 SPSS 25.0 프로그램을 이용하여 기술통계, 집단별 차이검증, Schéffe 사후검증을 실시하였다. 주요 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 회복탄력성과 낙관성 및 시민의식의 성별 차이는 유의하였으나 연령별 차이는 유의하지 않았다. 둘째, 도시숲 이용행태에 따라 자기효능감, 회복탄력성, 낙관성과 긍정심리 전체, 그리고 시민의식에 차이가 나타났다. 평균수명이 증가함에 따라 중장년층 인구에 대한 사회적, 정책적 지원이 필요한 만큼, 시민들의 심리사회적 건강 증진을 위해 도시숲 체험의 기회와 방법의 다양성을 적극적으로 모색해야 할 것이다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.221-230
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• 2015

Purpose: This study was done to examine how laughter therapy impacts serotonin levels, QOL and depression in middle-aged women and to perform a path analysis for verification of the effects. Methods: A quasi-experimental study employing a nonequivalent control group and pre-post design was conducted. Participants were 64 middle-aged women (control=14 and experimental=50 in 3 groups according to level of depression). The intervention was conducted five times a week for a period of 2 weeks and the data analysis was conducted using repeated measures ANOVA, ANCOVA and LISREL. Results: Results showed that pre serotonin and QOL in women with severe depression were the lowest. Serotonin in the experimental groups increased after the 10th intervention (p=.006) and the rise was the highest in the group with severe depression (p=.001). Depression in all groups decreased after the 5th intervention (p=.022) and the biggest decline was observed in group with severe depression (p=.007). QOL of the moderate and severe groups increased after the 10th intervention (p=.049), and the increase rate was highest in group with severe depression (p<.006). Path analysis revealed that laughter therapy did not directly affect depression, but its effect was indirectly meditated through serotonin variation (p<.001). Conclusion: Results indicate that serotonin activation through laughter therapy can help middle-aged women by lessening depression and providing important grounds for depression control.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.587-595
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• 2006

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to differentiate the change in exercise behavior into different stages and to investigate differences in the process of change, self efficacy, decisional balances and depression according to the stages of exercise behavior change among middle aged women in Korea by using the transtheoretical Model. Methods. A convenience sample of 434 middle aged women (40-64 years) completed measures of all transtheoretical model constructs involved in exercise behaviors (stages and processes of exercise behaviors change, self efficacy and decisional balance) and depression. The data were analyzed by using the SPSS 10.0 program including descriptive statistics, and one-way ANOVA. Results. The subjects were distributed in each stage of change in exercise behaviors: pre-contemplation (n = 106; 24.4%), contemplation (n = 126; 29%), preparation (n = 88; 20.3%), action (n = 51; 11.8%), and maintenance (n = 63; 14.5%). The processes of change, pros (advantages of behaviors), self-efficacy and depression were significantly differentiated across the stages of exercise behavior change. Cons(disadvantage of behaviors) was not significantly differentiated across the stages of exercise behavior change. Conclusions. Results of this study suggested that discriminating of processes of change, self-efficacy, decisional balance, and depression could provide positive information to people about the stages of change in exercise behavior. Therefore, in designing interventions, the stage of a client's exercise behaviors change needs to be assessed prior to application of intervention programs in order to increase and maintain exercise behavior in middle aged women.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.121-128
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• 2016

본 연구는 중년여성을 대상으로 심폐소생술 교육 프로그램이 중년여성의 심폐소생술에 대한 지식과 심폐소생술에 대한 태도에 미치는 효과를 파악하기 위한 비동등성 대조군 전후 실험연구이다. 자료 수집은 S시에 소재한 직업훈련센터에 등록된 중년여성으로 실험군 29명, 대조군 29명으로 총 58명을 대상으로 하였고, 실험군에게 심폐소생술 교육프로그램을 주 1회 총 4회기로 진행하였다. 자료분석 방법은 SPSS Win 21.0 프로그램을 이용하여 일반적 특성은 빈도와 백분율, 일반적 특성 및 동질성 검증은 카이제곱검정, t-test, 가설검증은 paired t-test를 이용하였다. 심폐소생술 교육프로그램을 주 1회 4주동안 총 4회기를 실시한 후 심폐소생술에 대한 지식(t=10.39, p<.001), 심폐소생술에 대한 태도(t=8.94, p<.001)에서 두 군간 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 본 연구결과를 통하여 심폐소생술 교육프로그램이 중년여성의 심폐소생술에 대한 지식향상과 심폐소생술에 대한 태도에 긍정적인 효과가 있는 것으로 나타나 맞춤형 심폐소생술 교육프로그램 개발의 기초 자료가 될 것이다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 1974

Formulas for the prediction of total body fat from skinfold thickness in middle aged men were presented. Hydrostatic weighing was made on 35 middle-aged men $(age:\;40{\sim}50\;years)$ sad corrected for residual volume in lung. Skinfold thickness at four sites, namely, arm, back, waist and abdomen were compared with total fat calculated from the formula given by Keys and Brozek and regression equations were derived. In middle-aged men the observed values were: Body density, 1.07478 ; total body fat, 10.51% body weight; lean body mass, 89.49% body weight; arm skinfold thickness, 4.85mm; back, 10.4 ; waist, 7.72; abdomen, 7.62 and mean skinfold thickness of the four sites, 7.59 mm. The correlations between skinfold thickness and body density were high. The correlations between skinfold thickness and total body fat were also high. The coefficient of correlation between total body fat and arm skinfold, mean skinfold thickness were r=0.839 and r=0.862, respectively. Arm and mean skinfold thicknesses (x, mm) could be used as the representative value for the prediction of total body fat (y, % body weight). The regression equations were: On arm y=2.00x+0.99, With mean skinfold y=1.20x+1.41 The coefficient of correlation between body weight (kg) and mean skinfold thickness was r=0.733. The ratio of mean skinfold thickness (mm) to body weight (kg) in middle-aged men was 0.132.