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김순이 ( Kim Soon-Yi ) - 혜천대학 간호과
이정인 ( Lee Jung-In ) - 혜천대학 간호과
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among aging anxiety, depression, and self-esteem of middle-aged people.
Materials and Methods: The study was designed as a descriptive correlation study Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which included general characteristics, and measures of aging anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Data collection was done between March 15 and June 10. 2006 with 184 middle-aged participants.
Results: The average score of the participants for aging anxiety was 48.38, for depression 16.49, and for self-esteem 29.08. There were positive correlations between aging anxiety and depression, aging anxiety and self-esteem. There was a negative correlation between depression and self-esteem. The correlations were statistically significant.
Conclusion: Therefore, nursing program should be developed to improve the mental health and increase the qualitative life of middle-aged people.
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KeyWords
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노화불안, 우울, 자아존중감, 중년기
Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, Middle aged
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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