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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2021.12.4.377

Factors Influencing Depression in Late Middle-aged Men  

Kim, Hyang-Soo (Department of Nursing, Jungwon University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.12, no.4, 2021 , pp. 377-387 More about this Journal
Abstract
This is a descriptive study to show the basis for program development to relieve depression by finding what factors influence depression of late middle-aged men. This research is the secondary analysis which was conducted with the data of 124 people and the primary data from 2018. As a result of this study, the main factors influencing depression of late middle-aged men are job stress, family bond, anxiety in later life and educational background with 70.8% of the total explanatory power. Therefore, it will be needed ways to strengthen positive coping skills for job stress & family bonds and development and application of programs to relieve depression of late middle-aged men. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen the coping skills of people who are vulnerable to depression through customized programs considering differences in educational background when developing programs.
Keywords
Subjective Health Status; Job Stress; Family Bond; Social Support; Depression;
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