• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.235-244
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to examine the elderly generation's understanding of game information and for recognition of computer based games as a recreation activity for the mid-to late adults. This study investigated game use and personal thoughts about the influences of computer games on each generation. The study was conducted by survey with the subjects being 242 adults aged 40 to 72 living in Busan and Kyung-nam area. Findings indicated that 43.5% of adults used computers to access games. The purposes for computer use were: business, searching portal sites, and games. 44.8% of adults knew about game information education. 67.4% of adults who had someone as a game information resource reported that their children provided the game information. Most adults used arcade games and recognized the influences of game information as positive to adults and the elderly but negative to children and adolescents. Finally, the adults aged "after mid-life" who knew about game information education showed higher ego-integrity and psychological well-being. These findings have implications for the development of elderly education programs aimed at promoting quality of life for older adults.

• 한국정보시스템학회지:정보시스템연구
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.85-104
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• 2021

Purpose This study aims to verify the mediating effect of the utilization performance of digital device on the relationship between user attitude and life satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach Using the data of 2018 Digital Divide Survey conducted by the National Information Society Agency(NIA), the mediating effect was verified by Baron & Kenny (1986)'s 3 step process, targeting 1,662 adults older than 55. Findings The result is as follows: first, the user attitude of middle and older aged people has a positive effect on their life satisfaction. Second, the effect of user Attitude towards Digital Device of middle and older citizens is partially mediated by the utilization performance of digital device. The results of this study indicate that when providing informatization education in the local community to promote the use of digital devices for the elderly, efforts should be made to grasp the level and inclination of informatization individually, and furthermore present improvements for wireless devices that the elderly can easily access in their daily lives. This study is expected to be a groundwork for a practical intervention to boost positive attitude towards using digital device to enhance the utilization performance of digital device and the life satisfaction of middle and older aged people.

• 대한치위생과학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.141-150
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• 2023

연구의 배경 및 목적: 본 연구에서는 노인구강관리에 대한 산업체 수요기반의 교육과정을 개발하여 운영함으로써 노인치위생학 교육의 효과를 확인해 보고자 진행하였다. 연구방법: 산업체 수요기반 현장중심 실무교육에 따른 전공역량달성도, 노인치위생과정 인식, 수업만족도의 전후차이를 검증하기 위하여 비모수 분석으로 윌콕슨 부호순위 검정(Wilcoxon signed rank test)을 수행하였으며, 각 요인간의 연관성을 확인하기 위해 스피어만 상관분석(Spearman's correlation analysis)을 수행하였다(p<0.05). 결과: 전공역량달성도의 경우 산업체 수요기반 현장중심 실무교육을 수행 후 '노인과의 의사소통 역량'이 유의미하게 향상되었다(p=0.031). 고찰: 노인치위생학 교육과정은 산업체 현장에서 활용가능한 실무중심의 교육과정이 학습자에게 제공되었을 때 노인에 대한 실제적인 이해와 노인구강관리에 대한 현장실무전공역량이 더욱 개발될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2014년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.871-874
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• 2014

우리나라는 1990년대 중반부터 PC와 유선인터넷의 보급으로 정보화를 추진하면서 노년층의 정보격차 문제도 체계적으로 대응하여 해를 거듭할수록 호전 중에 있다. 그러나 2009년부터 스마트폰의 상륙으로 촉발된 스마트화 혁명 속에서 노년층의 스마트폰 정보격차 문제가 다시금 심각해지고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 65세 이상의 노년층을 대상으로 스마트폰 정보격차의 현황과 문제점을 살펴본 다음, 이에 대한 해소방안으로 정책적 기반 강화, 스마트폰 교육 기회 확대, 노년층 UI 및 콘텐츠 개발, 실버요금제 및 효도폰 보급 확대 등을 제시해 보고자 한다.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.207-218
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• 2022

본 연구는 노인의 무릎통증이 인지기능에 미치는 영향과 우울의 매개효과를 확인하기 위한 신체와 심리적 기제 간의 융합연구로 노인 인구의 성별, 연령, 학력에 따른 집단별 차이를 확인하여 치매의 위험예측 요인인 인지기능개선에 연구 목적이 있다. 분석자료는 2020년 제8차 고령화연구패널(KLoSA) 자료이며, Process macro, model 4번을 활용해 연구모형을 검증하였다. 주요 분석결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 우울은 무릎통증과 인지기능 간 영향관계에서 부분매개효과를 갖고 있음을 나타내었다. 둘째, 성별에 따른 우울의 매개효과는 유의하게 나타났으나, 직접효과는 남성노인이 여성노인의 두 배이며, 간접효과는 성별에 큰 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 연령에 따른 우울의 매개효과는 후기노인 집단이 전기노인 집단에 비해 영향력이 상대적으로 큰 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 학력 구분에 따른 우울의 매개효과는 대학교 졸업 이상 집단의 경우 매개효과는 유의하지 않은 것으로 나타났으나 나머지 3개 하위 집단은 유의하게 나타났다. 본 검증결과를 토대로 노인의 인지기능 개선을 위해서는 무릎통증과 우울관리에 대한 성별, 연령, 학력에 따른 집단별 차이를 중심으로 적극적 개입 전략이 필요하다는 시사점을 도출할 수 있다.

• 한국조리학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2018

This study was conducted to investigate that the nutrition labeling use is associated with demographic and psychosocial factors according to each nutrition information on the nutrition labeling in Korean adults. The study subjects (N=1,140) were individuals who were aged 20 years and more and answered on the question of nutrition label use and who participated in the Korean National Health Examination and Nutrition Survey (KNHANES) in 2010.As age older, there was more interest in information such as sugar, protein, fat, cholesterol than calories. In contrast, as age younger, there was more interest intrans-fat, sodium as well as calories. As higher education level, there were more aware of trans-fat, sodium and calories. From the result that the most interested nutrition items were significantly different by democratic factors, we could understand interested nutrient information on the nutrition labels could change according to individual specific education. Therefore, this can also provide basic data for systematic education program by nutrition label use.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.815-824
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between obesity and periodontal diseases in adults. Methods: The subjects were 6,762 adults over 19 years old selected from the 6th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013). The study instruments included periodontal status of periodontal diseases, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference (WC). Periodontal status was evaluated by community periodontal index (CPI). Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 program. Results: The prevalence of periodontal diseases was higher in male, older aged people, undereducated people, current smokers, and those having poor cognition for toothbrushing (p<0.001). The rate of obesity by BMI and WC was higher in male, older aged people and current smokers. The rate of obesity was lower in well-educated people and good practice of toothbrushing (p<0.001). The prevalence of periodontal diseases by BMI showed 0.565 times lower in underweight population, 1.302 times higher in overweight population, and 1.311 times higher in highly obese population than normal population. The prevalence of periodontal diseases by waist circumferences showed 1.404 times higher in obese population than the normal population (p<0.05). Conclusions: It is very important to promote periodontal disease prevention and education for obese population in Korea. The risk of periodontal diseases can be preventable by decrease of BMI and WC.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.351-362
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• 2019

Objectives: The study aimed to analyze the factors affecting the maturity of dental biofilm, which was assessed with quantitative light-induced fluorescence-digital(QLF-D), in a sample of Korean older adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 67 participants, aged 65 years and older. All participants completed a questionnaire and tests to measure their manual dexterity and handgrip strength, which are parameters that indicate hand function abilities. To evaluate dental biofilm maturity, 804 surfaces of six index teeth were imaged using QLF-D and then quantified as ${\Delta}R$ values. All data were collected from May 25, 2017 to April 30, 2018. The independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and step-wise multiple linear regression were performed to analyze the factors associated with the maturity of dental biofilm (${\Delta}R$). Results: The multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that the factor most strongly related to dental biofilm maturity(${\Delta}R$) was manual dexterity (${\beta}=-0.326$), followed by handgrip strength (${\beta}=-0.303$) and use of interdental cleaning devices (${\beta}=-0.283$) (p<0.05). Conclusions: Manual dexterity, handgrip strength, and use of interdental cleaning devices are factors that can predict dental biofilm maturity in adults aged 65 years or older. Therefore, the hand function of a patient should be evaluated first, before assessing the oral hygiene status of the patient or providing him/her with oral health education, and the dental hygienist should provide differentiated oral hygiene care depending on the patient's hand function ability. Finally, dental hygienists should help older adults to recognize the importance of auxiliary oral hygiene devices such as interdental brushes and keep motivating them to use the devices more frequently.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.169-181
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• 2011

Purpose: This paper presents the development process and the final contents of the sellf- management education program integrated with exercise training (Healthy Aging Happy Aging, HAHA program) for community residing older adults with chronic diseases. Methods: The program evaluation methodology was applied which is an interactive program development process based on needs assessment, formative evaluation, process evaluation and outcome evaluation. The program was developed and revised while the program was implementing to 22 hypertension (HT) and 32 diabetic (DM) participants. Results: The final program has two sub-programs for HT and DM participants utilizing self-efficacy resources. They share four common components; 1) health screening of exercise risks, 2) weekly 1-hour group self-management education classes, 3) biweekly 1-hour group exercise training and 4) a mid-term individual counseling. Both sub-programs were 12-weeks long but have different education and exercise contents. Participants-rated mean satisfaction scores were 3.47/4 and 3.61/4 for HT and DM program respectively. Attendance rate were 83.1% ~ 92.3% for the classes. Conclusion: The HAHA program developed by multidisciplinary team which reflected participants needs was accepted well by participants evidenced by high attendance rate and perceived satisfaction level.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.184-194
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a diabetes management self-efficacy scale for older adults (DMSES-O). Methods: A preliminary DMSES-O of 22 items was derived from a literature review and seven domains of self-management behaviors. Content validity was confirmed by experts in diabetes self-management education. To test the reliability and validity of the DMSES-O, data were collected from 150 older adults with type 2 diabetes. The data were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, and Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ and Pearson's correlation coefficients were calculated. Results: From the exploratory factor analysis, 17 significant items in six subscales were derived. Factors derived were named "problem solving for hypoglycemia and self-monitoring blood glucose," "problem solving for hyperglycemia," "coping with psychological distress and taking medication," "reducing risks of diabetes complications," "appropriate exercise," and "healthy eating." The criterion-related validity of the DMSES-O was established by its correlation with the Summary of Diabetes Self-care Activities Questionnaire. Cronbach's ${\alpha}$, a measure of internal consistency, was .84 for the overall scale and ranged from .54 to .80 for the subscales. Conclusion: The DMSES-O is a reliable and valid instrument to measure selfefficacy for diabetes self-management among older adults.