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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2016.46.5.744

The Influence of Subjective Health Status, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Social Support on Successful Aging in Middle-Aged Women  

Lee, Seung Hee (Graduate School of Nursing, Dankook University)
Jang, Hyung Suk (Graduate School of Nursing, Dankook University)
Yang, Young Hee (College of Nursing, Dankook University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.46, no.5, 2016 , pp. 744-752 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study was done to investigate factors influencing successful aging in middle-aged women. Methods: A convenience sample of 103 middle-aged women was selected from the community. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, two-sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis test, Pearson correlations, Spearman correlations and multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 22.0 program. Results: Results of regression analysis showed that significant factors influencing successful aging were post-traumatic growth and social support. This regression model explained 48% of the variance in successful aging. Conclusion: Findings show that the concept 'post-traumatic growth' is an important factor influencing successful aging in middle-aged women. In addition, social support from friends/co-workers had greater influence on successful aging than social support from family. Thus, we need to consider the positive impact of post-traumatic growth and increase the chances of social participation in a successful aging program for middle-aged women.
Keywords
Subjective Health; Post-Traumatic; Social Support; Aging; Middle-Aged;
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