• 농촌계획
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.115-129
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• 2016

This study aims to develop co-farming program for elderly farmers, employ, then evaluate its effectiveness whether it influences purpose in life and psychological well-being of program participants. A total of 130 elderly farmers that composed of 65 in experimental group and control group respectively were enrolled in this study. The results of this study are as follows: First, the experimental group showed significant difference on 'purpose in life' compared to the control group(t=3.316, p<.001). Second, the experimental group showed significant difference on 'Psychological Well-being' compared to that of control group. The four major problems of elderly farmers which are poverty, health, loneliness and alienation keeps on worsening over time along with the population ageing. According to the result, it is necessary to improve elderly farmer's quality of life by developing suitable and sustainable occupation.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.343-351
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 독거노인의 사회적 관계망, 외로움, 수면의 질이 건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 파악하는 것이다. 지역사회에 거주하는 독거노인 111명을 대상으로 설문지를 이용하여 자료수집을 하였다. SPSS Statistics 26.0 프로그램을 이용하여 기술통계, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, multiple linear regressions로 통계분석하였다. 다중회귀분석 결과, 교육 수준(β=.20, p=.020), 사회적 관계망(β=.31, p=.012) 및 수면의 질(β=-.23, p=.011)은 신체적 건강관련 삶의 질을 예측하는 요인으로 나타났고, 설명력은 25.7%이었다. 외로움(β=-.37, p=.004)은 정신적 건강관련 삶의 질을 예측하는 요인으로 나타났고, 설명력은 31.7%이었다. 독거노인의 건강관련 삶의 질 향상을 위해 사회적 고립을 해소하는 중재를 제공할 필요가 있다.

• 한국노년학
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.653-672
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• 2011

본 연구는 노인의 사중고(四重苦) 개념을 확인하고 이를 구성하는 빈곤, 질병, 역할상실, 고독이 우울을 매개로 자살생각에 미치는 영향을 검증했다. 연구를 위해서 전주시 경로당을 지역별로 안배한 후 선정된 경로당에서 응답자를 편의 추출했다. 회수된 응답은 309사례였으며 이중에서 결측치, 이상치, 정규분포, 다중공선성의 조건을 만족한 291사례가 분석대상이 되었다. 분석은 빈도분석, 요인분석, 내적일관성신뢰도분석, 구조방정식을 이용한 확인요인분석과 구조모형분석을 실시했다. 구조모형분석을 통해서 각각의 가설에 해당하는 경로계수를 확인하였으며 이들의 유의성에 따라서 가설의 지지여부를 판정했다. 또한 요인들의 매개효과를 확인하기 위해서 모수추정치를 직접효과와 간접효과로 분해하고, 매개효과의 크기와 유의성을 확인했다. 주요 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 사중고의 구성요인들인 빈곤, 질병, 역할상실, 고독은 우울을 매개로 자살생각에 영향을 미쳤다. 둘째, 사중고의 구성요인 중에서 가장 비중이 큰 빈곤은 다른 구성요인에 영향을 미치며, 역할상실은 고독에 영향을 미치는 것으로 확인되었다. 셋째, 노인의 빈곤, 질병, 역할상실, 고독으로 구성된 사중고의 모든 구성요인이 우울의 선행요인으로 확인되었다. 다만 빈곤이 우울에 미치는 영향은 직접적인 것보다는 간접적인 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구는 노인의 사중고 개념을 확인했고 사중고를 통해서 급증하는 노인자살의 원인을 검증했다. 따라서 노인의 자살예방계획을 수립할 때 자살의 선행변수인 우울이나 사중고의 구성요인에 대한 포괄적인 중재계획이 필요하다.

• 재활간호학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.102-111
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the meaning of the life experiences of the elderly in their leisure activities. It was done to provide fundamental data for nursing programs dealing with the elders. Method: The research took a phenomenological approach to the study. Eight participants, who were having leisure activities in the community, were observed thoroughly from September to November in 2008. The data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations. By using Giorgi's phenomenological method, the data were analyzed in a qualitative way. Results: There were ten main themes that the health professionals should consider when dealing with the elderly: Changes in physical health conditions, Decreased role and less social interaction, Loneliness, Longing for and recalling of the past, Acknowledgement and acceptance of aging and death, Affection towards one's life, Yearning for a dignified life, Active health management, Enthusiastic participation in leisure activities, and Positive outlook and mindset. Conclusion: This study explored how the elderly people adjusted to the physical, psychological and social changes that they experienced. On the basis of the results, further research for the elders in other settings is needed to develop comprehensive programs that will improve their quality of life.

• 농촌계획
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2003

As the proportion of the elderly population in rural area is growing rapidly, the quality of life of the rural elderly is becoming a major concern. According to Rowe and Kahn(1997), active and productive engagement in society is a central component of successful aging. Yet, the effect of various social support network on psychological well-being of the rural elderly is not well known. This study is an attempt to empirically examine the connection between social support network and psychological well-being of the rural elderly. For this purpose, community welfare specialists gathered data from 1033 rural elderly in 32 villages, using structured questionnaires. The statistical methods used for the data analysis were descriptive statistics, cross tables, ANOVA and hierarchical regression analysis using spss wins 10.0 program. The major findings of this study are as follows: The majority of rural elderly have social support networks composed of more than one person and the mean number of their social support network was ten persons. The elderly who keep frequent contact with many adult children and friend/neighbor are happier than the elderly who keep contact with fewer number of children and friends. The size of the network of relatives significantly affects the level of loneliness of the elderly. Theoretical and practical implications of this study for the improvement of the quality of life of the rural elderly is discussed.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.555-564
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• 2021

본 연구는 기존 노인돌봄서비스의 사회적가치지향성과 서비스 이용 노인의 안녕감을 평가하고, 돌봄 욕구에 대한 수요를 확인하여 우리나라 노인돌봄 정책의 발전 방향을 모색하고자 실시되었다. 2019년 10월 기준 3개월 이상 노인돌봄기본서비스를 이용한 노인 1,501명을 편의표집하였으며, 빈도분석 및 기술통계분석, t-검정, 분산분석 등을 실시하였다. 분석 결과 돌봄 서비스의 사회적가치지향성은 평균 90.93점이며, 돌봄 서비스 이용 노인의 안녕감은 71.29점으로 나타났다. 분산분석 및 사후분석 결과 사회적가치지향성을 보다 높다고 인식한 집단에서 노인들의 안녕감이 통계적으로 유의미하게 높았다. 한편 돌봄 서비스 중단 시 우려되는 점에 대해 "외로움", "고독사", "안전" 등의 키워드가 도출되었으며, 향후 필요한 서비스로 '일상생활 지원 서비스'에 대한 욕구가 가장 높았다. 본 연구결과를 토대로 노인돌봄서비스의 발전 방향 모색 및 노인돌봄 체계 구축에 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• KIEAE Journal
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.141-150
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• 2013

As longevity of human-beings is extended and the population of aged people increases, diverse issues related with the aged people are presented. The neighborhood space for the aged people is required to be designed based upon the understanding of such difficulties of the elderly and the public outdoor environment is an important environmental resource that can enhance the quality of life and promote the health of the elderly in underprivileged area without burdening them economically. This study aims to research the daily life of the elderly in underprivileged urban area and their utilization styles of outdoor environments in order to find out the push factors and pull factors that induce the aged people to use the outdoor environments. For this purpose, this study carried out an interview survey upon 69 elderly residents and surveyed on 363 elderly residents of low income class who are aged 60 and over and living in decaying area in Jeonju. For the analysis of the collected data, a qualitative and a quantitative analysis were accomplished. As results of study, the elderly in underprivileged area use such outdoor environments as resting facilities, exercise equipment, parks, farming gardens and waterfronts, and the push factors for them to use the outdoor environments were sordid indoor spaces, sense of isolation or loneliness, and the desire for maintaining good health. And the pull factors for them to use the outdoor environments were natural factors, opportunities for social interactions, space for exercise. The obstacles that hinder the elderly in using outdoor environments were the bad health of the elderly, lack of facilities, accessibility and weather conditions. Thus, the results of this study are expected to provide basic data for designing the outdoor environments to promote the health of the elderly in urban underprivileged area and to relieve the burdensome problems related with ageing societies.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.167-191
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• 1989

The present study was conducted to devlop and appropriate retirement home model for the elderly in terms of clothing and textiles; nutrition, health, and foodservice; housing and environment; and psychological adaptation. Specifically, the purposes of the study were: 1) to provide basic guidelines for clothing by comparing the clothing behavior of the elderly living in the retirement home and those living in their own homes with family, 2) to provide basic guidelines for balanced diet and effective foodservice, 3) to develop an ideal life space and facilities, and 4) to assess the psychological characteristics of the elderly. Questionnaires, observation, experimental method, and survey of literature were used for the study. Clothing behavior showed that the elderly were much concerned about clothing, and they preferred comfortable as well as fashionable designs. The elderly in the retirement homes complained of a lack of quantity and variety in clothing. They preferred natural fiber rather than blended fabrics. Flame resistance, thermal insulation, and flexibility of textile fabrics were found to be prime considerations in manufacturing and selecting clothing materials for the elderly. The health status of the surveyed elderly was generally good, but some poor eating habits were observed. Dietary nutrients intakes were generally sufficient, but several nutrients intakes were insufficient. The level of equipment in the kitchens of the institutions was low. Furthermore, the employment rate of dietitians in institutional settings was extremely low. This resulted in a lack of systematic foodservice management. Residents in the institution were generally satisfied with present life space and facilities but this was mainly because of abandonment, adaptation, and past experience. Optimal allocation of residents per bedroom and an adequate design for storage, bathroom, utility room, and dining room were recommended. The comparison of psychological status of the elderly living at home was more stable than those living in an institution. The emotional state of the elderly living in the institution was characterized by loneliness; they did not have close interpersonal relationships or future plans. An appropriate model for the elderly was developed on the basis of these findings.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2003

The main purposes of this study were to investigate the content of health behaviors and to examine factors influencing the health behaviors of the elderly. Data regarding the health behavior of 126 people over 65 years of age living in community settings were used. All subjects were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of sociodemographic variables, health behaviors, present chronic disease, subjective health status, a scale for worthy life, a scale for self-esteem, and a scale for loneliness. Health behaviors included 27questions on diet, exercise, stress-coping, smoking, drinking, a regular medical check-up, social activities, etc. The data analysis procedure included stepwise regression using health behavior as the dependent variable, and sociodemographics, illness, and psychosocial variables as independent variables. Stepwise regression revealed that factors such as feelings of worthy life($\beta$＝-0.350, p＜0.0001), communicating with otjers or the lack there of ($\beta$＝0.183, p＜0.05), and self-esteem($\beta$＝0.196, p＜0.05) were independently and significantly associated with health behaviors. For example, individuals who showed higher levels of worthy life and who had confiding relationships with others tended to practice more health behaviors. Subjects who had a higher level of self-esteem showed the same tendency. These results suggest the necessity of a intervention that considers psychosocial aspects should be included in care of the elderly so as to promote positive health behavior.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.113-128
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• 2001

middle and upper class families, and examine obstacles to their introduction in Korea. Since a few large-scale facilities for the elderly with dementia have been provided for only low-income families free of charge, the necessity of group homes for middle and upper class families willing to pay for such services has become an issue recently in order to lessen the burden on families, as well as to promote the well-being of the dementia victims themselves. The survey was conducted by questionnaires collected from 577 respondents from middle and upper class families. The results of the survey were as follows: The merits of the group homes were 1)decreasing loneliness of the elderly, 2)providing active and stimulating environments allowing for participation everyday life activities, and 3)lessening the emotional and physical burden on the caring families. Potential obstacles to its introduction in Korea were 1)the difficulty of finding sites to build the group home because of the negative perception of people with disabilities and a NIMBY(Not In My Back Yard) reaction to the construction of it and 2)the economic burden on the caring family. Surprisingly, the guilt factor associated with sending the parents into group homes was not considered as a big obstacle. Referring to results of this study, it is asserted that group homes for the elderly with dementia would be embraced throughout the country if Koreans could have the chance to understand what group homes are.