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http://dx.doi.org/10.5953/JMJH.2019.26.3.175

The Influence of Aging Anxiety and Successful Aging on Retirement Preparation in Middle Aged Women  

Choi, Young Mi (Maumpyohan Convalescent Hospital)
Choi, Seong Hui (Department of Nursing, Doctor of Hanyang University)
Ahn, Okhee (Department of Nursing, Woosuk University)
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Journal of muscle and joint health / v.26, no.3, 2019 , pp. 175-183 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This is a descriptive research examining the relationships between aging anxiety, perceived level of successful aging, and preparation for aging as well as factors influencing preparation for aging. Methods: Subjects of this study were 221 women aged between 40 and 59 years residing in area J. Data were collected from October 27, 2017 to November 9, 2017, using a structured questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using the statistical program SPSS/WIN 24.0. Results: Regression analysis revaled that factors having a significant effect on the preparation for aging of the subjects were age, perceived health status, exercise, leisure activity, aging anxiety, and perception of successful aging. The total explanatory power was 42.3%. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it was found that aging anxiety and successful aging influenced the preparation for aging of middle-aged women. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a nursing intervention that properly manage aging anxiety and improves successful aging, in order to encourage middle-aged women to actively prepare for their later lives.
Keywords
Middle-aged women; Aging anxiety; Successful aging; Prepare for aging;
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