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http://dx.doi.org/10.14370/jewnr.2013.19.2.150

Influencing of Psychological Well-Being for the Middle Aged Adults and Elderly  

Kim, Mi Jeong (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University)
Kim, Kwuy Bun (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University)
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Journal of East-West Nursing Research / v.19, no.2, 2013 , pp. 150-158 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: To investigate the impact of psychological well-being on psycho-social in the elderly and middle aged Adults. Methods: A sample of the 209 elderly and 181 middle aged adults. Data analysis was done by pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression. Results: First, there were significant differences between the groups in gender, religion, education, marital status, occupation and family coresidence in homogeneity tests. Second, psychological well-being, hope, self-esteem, depression and life satisfaction were significantly correlated each other in the both groups. Third, there were significant differences in psychological well-being, hope, self-esteem and depression between two groups. For middle aged adults self-esteem was influencing most in psychologic well-being while hope affected most for the elderly. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, it is important to improve psychological well-being to prepare successful elderly life.
Keywords
Middle aged adults; Elderly; Psychological well-being;
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