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http://dx.doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2013.25.4.464

Aging Anxiety and Related Factors of Middle-Aged Adults  

Suh, Soon-Rim (College of Nursing, Kyungpook National University)
Choi, Hee-Jung (Department of Nursing, Kaya University)
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Korean Journal of Adult Nursing / v.25, no.4, 2013 , pp. 464-472 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify aging anxiety and influencing factors of middle-aged adults. Methods: Descriptive correlation design was used. Three hundred and three middle-aged adults participated in the study and completed the questionnaires in the period from September 11 to October 15 of 2011. The data was analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheff$\acute{e}$ test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and hierarchial multiple regression analysis. Results: Aging anxiety of middle-aged adults was higher than a moderate level. Socio-demographic variables such as age, religion, education, economic level, perceived health status and experience of living with older adults influenced significantly on aging anxiety. In contrast, general self-efficacy, aging knowledge and attitude toward older adults were negatively correlated with aging anxiety. Hierarchial multiple regression analysis incorporating these variables showed an explanation rate of aging anxiety at 21%. And religion, perceived health status, attitude toward older adults, and general self-efficacy were statistically significant among variables that influence on aging anxiety. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that senior preparation programs that can enhance self-efficacy, induce positive attitude on older adults and promote health should be implemented to reduce aging anxiety of middle-aged adults.
Keywords
Aging anxiety; Knowledge; Attitude; Self-efficacy; Middle-aged;
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