Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)

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Mutual Reciprocal Relationship between Ego Integrity and Depression in Elderly: Multi-dimensional Influencing Factors

노인의 자아통합감과 우울의 상호 순환적 관계에 대한 모형 검정: 다차원적 영향요인을 중심으로

  • 정혜선 (국립공주대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 오현수 (인하대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2015.02.03
  • Accepted : 2015.05.22
  • Published : 2015.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the mutual reciprocal relationship between elders' ego integrity and depression including physical and psycho-social predictors of both variables. The study also investigated the significant predictors of elders' ego integrity and depression. Methods: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from 137 elders. Results: Perceived health status, self-esteem, family interaction, and depression were significant predictors of ego integrity, whereas pain, self-esteem, and ego integrity were significant factors of depression. The results also showed that ego integrity and depression had reciprocal relationship with each other. Conclusion: Psycho-social factors might be more important to improve ego integrity and to alleviate depression in elderly subjects than physical factors.

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