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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2022.13.05.045

A Convergence Study on the Meaningful Activity Experience of the Elderly  

Hwang, Hey-Jeong (Department of Health & Welfare Management, Konyang Cyber University)
Kang, Kyung-hee (Department of Dental Hygiene, Konyang University)
Kim, Doo-Ree (College of Nursing, Konyang University)
Chang, Kyung-Hee (Welldying Convergence Laboratory, Konyang University)
Kim, Kwang-Hwan (Department of Hospital Management, Konyang University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.13, no.5, 2022 , pp. 45-52 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study, a self-written questionnaire was conducted on 110 people aged 65 or older to analyze the factors of meaningful activities in elderly. As a research methods were student t-test and one-way ANOVA were conducted using the SPSS statistical program, and hierarchical regression analysis was performed to identify factors affecting meaningful activities of the elderly. As a result of the study, the highest score was 3.95±0.64 in "I think my work (activity) with my family is rewarding." As a result of hierarchical regression analysis, the factors affecting the meaningful activities of the elderly were 'resident' in both stages 1(β=-.308, p=.002), 2(β=-.330, p=<.001), and 3(β=-.281, p=<.001), and 'age(β=-.215, p=.026)' in the second stage, indicating that the factors affecting the meaningful activities of the elderly were 'resident' and 'age'. In conclusion, it's necessary to develop and apply a systematic program that prioritizes conversation and communication while working with families for the younger elderly(65-74). In the future, it will be necessary to systematically apply various programs for meaningful activities in old age.
Keywords
Old age; Meaningful activity; Family; Social activities; Convergence study;
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