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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2014.15.11.6685

Powerlessness, Self-Esteem and Depression on Korean-American Immigrant Elderly  

Lee, Hyun-Ju (Department of Nursing, Hansei University)
Song, Jung-Hee (Department of Nursing, Jeonju University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.15, no.11, 2014 , pp. 6685-6693 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was designed to identify the relationships among powerlessness, self-esteem and depression in Korean-American immigrant elderly. The purpose was to provide baseline data for nursing intervention to improve their health. The results showed that depression was significantly correlated with self-esteem and powerlessness, self-esteem was also significantly correlated with powerlessness. Powerlessness was different from the level of education and health conditions. Self-esteem was significantly different to the frequency of family visits. Depression was significantly different from age. 50.0% of depression was explained by powerlessness and self-esteem. This suggests that a higher level of powerlessness and a lower level of self-esteem are associated with a higher the level of depression. In conclusion, to improve the psychological health of Korean-American immigrant elderly, it is crucial to consider age, the level of education and health conditions, and continually manage the levels of powerlessness and self-esteem.
Keywords
Depression; Korean-American Immigrant Elderly; Powerlessness; Self-esteem;
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