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Validation of a Path Model on Elderly Women's Yangsaeng (Yangsaeng; 養生; traditional oriental health promotion)  

Park, Yeong-Sook (College of Nursing, Keimyung University)
Lee, Hwa-Yean (College of Nursing, Keimyung University)
Kwon, Yun-Hee (Department of Nursing, Taegu Science University)
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Research in Community and Public Health Nursing / v.22, no.3, 2011 , pp. 325-332 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study examined the fitness of a path model on the relationship among perceived health status, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and Yangsaeng for elderly women. Methods: The subjects consisted of 633 aged women. Data were collected through self.report questionnaires. The data were analyzed with the SPSS and AMOS programs. Results: Perceived health status, self-esteem, and self-efficacy showed a direct effect on elderly women's Yangsaeng while perceived health status and self-esteem showed an indirect effect on their Yangsaeng. Perceived health status and self-esteem showed a direct effect on elderly women's self-efficacy. The hypothetical path model of elderly women's Yangsaeng was proven correct. Conclusion: These results suggest that elderly women's Yangsaeng can be enhanced by increasing their perceived health status, self-esteem and self-efficacy. Based on the outcomes of this study, it is necessary to design an intervention program that emphasizes the enhancement of perceived health status, self-esteem and self-efficacy in order to improve elderly women's Yangsaeng.
Keywords
Elderly; Health promotion;
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