Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 15 Issue 3
- /
- Pages.422-431
- /
- 2003
- /
- 1225-4886(pISSN)
- /
- 2288-338X(eISSN)
Depression and Life Satisfaction of Middle-aged Man
중년 남성의 우울과 삶의 만족도에 관한 연구
- Lee, Jung-In (Department of Nursing, Hyechon College) ;
- Kim, Kye-Ha (College of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University) ;
- Oh, Soon-Hak (College of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University)
- Received : 2003.02.04
- Accepted : 2003.04.19
- Published : 2003.09.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between depression and life satisfaction of the middle aged man. Method: The study was designed as a descriptive correlation study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which included general characteristics, depression, and life satisfaction. Data collection was done between Oct. 28 and Nov. 28 on the 145 middle aged man. Result: The degree of depression of the subjects was 8.98 and life satisfaction was 10.52 on the average. About 8% of the subjects was included in the depression group. There was a negative correlation between depression and life satisfaction of the subjects and it was statistically significant. Conclusion: Therefore, it should be developed the nursing program for qualitative life of middle aged man.