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이해정 ( Lee Hae-Jung ) - 조선대학교 대학원
하윤주 ( Ha Yun-Ju ) - 조선간호대학
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Abstract
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Purpose: The research was done to investigate the effect of a horticultural activities program on loneliness and life satisfaction of women who have a disability.
Methods: Participants were 50 disabled women from a welfare center of G district of G city. Data were collected from August 18 to October 20, 2010. The program was provided for 8 weeks. The tool for life satisfaction was Choi’s scale (1986) and loneliness was measured with the UCLA Loneliness Scale developed by Russell and translated by Kim & Kim (1989). Data were analyzed using frequency, t-test, and paired t-test with SPSS/WIN 16.0.
Results: As a result of the horticultural activities program, the first hypothesis was supported by significantly decreasing of loneliness in the experimental group than in the control one (t=-3.27, p =.002). The second hypothesis was verified by testing variable which was life satisfaction (t=3.39, p =.001).
Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that this kind of program is effective in decreasing loneliness of women with a disability and in improving their life satisfaction. Horticultural activities programs can be unique interventions leading to a satisfactory life for disabled women.
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KeyWords
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Loneliness, Life satisfaction, Female, Disabled
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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