A Study on Aging Anxiety, Depression, and Self-esteem of Middle-aged People / 기본간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
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: 103-109, 2007.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-656414
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among aging anxiety, depression, and self-esteem of middle-aged people.METHOD:
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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Main subject:
Anxiety
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Aging
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Mental Health
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Statistics as Topic
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Nursing
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Depression
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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