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Comprehensive Factors Influencing Quality of Life of Elders Utilizing Senior Welfare Centers

노인여가복지시설 이용노인의 포괄적 삶의 질 영향 요인

  • Kim, Eun-Kyung (Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Shin, Youn Gyeong (Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Jo, Eun Jeong (Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Moon, Da Seul (Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Park, Kyeong Min (Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Eung Kyung (Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Su Jung (Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Hyun Jin (Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Ko, Han Sol (Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University)
  • Received : 2015.03.03
  • Accepted : 2015.04.23
  • Published : 2015.04.30

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influencing factors on the quality of life of elders. Methods: Data were collected from August 25, September 1, 2014, and participants were 300 elders who were using senior welfare centers. Descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression were used for data analysis. Results: Elders who were more painful, highly perceived health status, self-esteem and social support, and lower depression showed relatively higher quality of life. Also, there were strong correlations between quality of life and depression (r=-.737) /perceived health status (r=.709). Factors predicted quality of life of elders were perceived health status (${\beta}=.349$), depression (${\beta}=-.267$), social support (${\beta}=.172$), self-esteem (${\beta}=.170$), pain (${\beta}=-.130$), income (${\beta}=.113$), and level of education (${\beta}=.064$). These 7 factors explained 78.2% of the variance in quality of life of elders (F=154.49, p<.001). Conclusion: Therefore, in order to improve the quality of life of elders, a systematic approach is necessary through multilateral cooperation among comprehensive sectors.

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