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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2021.12.6.225

Psychological Characteristics and Life Satisfaction of the Elderly -Focusing on Gwangju Metropolitan City-  

Chon, Lee-sang (Dept. of Social Welfare and Counseling, Chodang University)
Cho, Hong-joong (Dept. of Special Education, Chonnam National University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.12, no.6, 2021 , pp. 225-232 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify the psychological characteristics of the elderly and to investigate the variables that affect the life satisfaction of the elderly. To achieve this purpose, psychological characteristics such as self-esteem, alienation, loss, and depression were selected. A survey was conducted on the elderly living in Gwangju Metropolitan City. A total of 218 copies were collected and 203 copies were analyzed, excluding poor responses. To draw the results of the research, quantitative analysis was conducted through questionnaires, and SPSSWIN 21.0 statistical program was used as an analysis tool. The analysis methods were frequency and ratio analysis, technical statistical analysis, bivariate correlation analysis, and linear regression analysis. The results of the analysis are as follows: First, the relationship between the psychological characteristics of the elderly showed significant correlations among the self-esteem, alienation, loss, depression, and life satisfaction of the elderly. Second, for the elderly, alienation and depression had a negative effect on life satisfaction, and self-esteem had a positive effect on life satisfaction. However, loss did not have a significant effect on life satisfaction. In conclusion, it suggests that it is necessary to develop and operate policies and programs to improve self-esteem and reduce alienation and depression in order to improve the quality of life of the elderly.
Keywords
The elderly; Self-esteem; Alienation; Loss; Depression; Life satisfaction;
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