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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2018.9.3.265

Effects of Separated Children Support on Depression in One-Person Households of the Elderly  

Lim, Min Kyoung (Department of Nursing, Shinhan University)
Ko, Young-Mi (Mental Health Research Institute, National Center for Mental Health)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.9, no.3, 2018 , pp. 265-277 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined if support from separated children as a factor of depression was distinguishable between male and female elderly individuals living in one-person households. This study analyzed data of 2,354 elderly individuals living in one-person households(407 males and 1,947 females) who were 65 years of age or older using data from the 2014 National Elderly Survey on Living Conditions and Need for Welfare. Employing logistic regression, IADL, self-rated health, and, friends were important for male elderly individuals living in one-person households, while self-rated health, friends, employment, chronic diseases, and emotional support from separated children were noticeable for female elderly individuals living in one-person households. To better understand the mental health needs by gender of elderly individuals living in one-person households, their differences in emotional support from separated children, should be considered.
Keywords
One-Person Households of the Elderly; Depression; Separated Children; Support; Support Type;
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