• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.428-436
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• 2001

Purpose: To compare the differences of health-promoting behavior. life satisfaction and self-esteem between the young old and the old old. Method: The subjects were a volunteer sample of 200 elderly in K city. The instruments for this study were Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile (47 items). Life Satisfaction Scale(20 items) and Self-Esteem Scale(10 items). Frequency, percentage, t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient with SAS program were used to analyze the data. Result: 1) There was a statistical significance(t=2.479. p<05) in health-promoting behavior between the young old and the old old which showed, on an average. 3.306 points in the young old and 2.872 points in the old old. 2) There was a statistical significance ( t = 1. 530. p<05) in self-esteem between the young old and the old old which showed. on an average. 3.091 points in the young old and 2.981 points in the old old. Conclusion: The old old is less the level of health-promoting behavior and self-esteem than the young old. It is necessary to develop comprehensive health-promoting program in order to improve a healthy lifestyle for the old old.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.23-36
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• 2016

Objectives: This study aims to define the relationships between the sensory, cognitive and physical functions of young-old and old-old individuals. Methods: Participants were 10,451 elderly individuals aged 65 and above, raw data of a 2014 National Survey on Korean Older Persons was used. To investigate the relationships among the sensory, cognitive, and physical functions, a structural equation model was used. Results: The key analysis results are summarized as follows; 5% had poor vision function(young-old 3.5%, old-old 7.1%), 3.8% had poor auditory function(young-old 1.7%, old-old 6.7%), 33.0% had decline in cognitive function(young-old 30.9%, old-old 35.7%), 3.6% were disabled(young-old 1.6%, old-old 6.3%) and cognitive function influences physical function more greatly than does sensory function. Additionally, in the young-old groups, vision among sensory functions, attention among cognitive functions, and IADL among physical functions, turned out to be the most influential. However, in the old-old groups, auditory function among sensory functions, orientation among cognitive functions, and IADL among physical functions, turned out to be the most influential. Conclusions: This study implies that functions in the young-old and old-old individuals must be considered with all three functions-sensory, cognitive, and physical-together at the same time and that this comprehensive approach is necessary in national policy making.

• 한국가족복지학
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• 제53호
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• pp.45-78
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• 2016

본 연구의 목적은 노인을 전기(65-74세)와 후기(75세 이상)로 구분지어 각각 자살생각에 미치는 영향요인이 무엇인지 생태체계적 관점에서 파악하는 것이다. 분석 자료는 2014년도 노인실태조사 자료 중 배우자가 있는 전기노인과 후기노인 총 6,201건이다. 노인의 자살생각에 대한 특성을 살펴보기 위해 $X^2$검정을 실시하였고, 자살생각 영향요인을 파악하기 위해서 이항 로지스틱회귀분석을 진행하였다. 분석 결과 전기 후기노인의 자살생각에 영향을 주는 요인에는 유의미한 차이를 보였다. 개인체계 측면 중 인구사회학적 측면의 변수들은 전기노인 보다 후기노인의 자살생각에 더 많은 영향을 미쳤으며, 건강 측면의 변수는 후기노인에게만 영향을 미쳤다. 경제 측면의 변수들은 전기노인에게만 유의미한 영향을 주었다. 가족체계 측면에서는 부부관계와 부부갈등이 전기노인의 자살생각에 영향을 미치나 후기노인은 부부관계 뿐만 아니라 자녀관계 역시 자살생각에 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 노인의 자살생각을 감소시키기 위해 노인집단별 맞춤형 접근방식의 필요성을 제언한다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.403-413
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• 2018

본 연구는 전기노인과 후기노인 간 일반적인 특성, 상실경험, 노후불안, 우울에 있어서의 차이를 분석하고, 상실경험이 노후불안과 우울에 미치는 영향에 있어서 전기노인과 후기노인 간 차이를 밝히고자 하였다. 연구대상자는 서울과 경기지역에 거주하는 65세 이상의 노인으로 편의표집하여 설문조사를 하였으며, 최종적으로 206명의 자료를 통계분석에 사용하였다. 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 일반적인 특성에 있어서는 전기노인이 후기노인에 비해 배우자가 있는 경우가 더 많았으며, 다른 변인에 있어서는 통계적으로 유의미한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 둘째, 후기노인이 전기노인에 비해 건강, 관계, 경제, 역할에 있어서의 상실경험이 더 크게 나타났으며, 노후불안은 더 크고, 우울은 더 낮게 나타났다. 셋째, 전기노인의 경우 건강, 경제, 역할상실이 클수록 우울이 높게 나타났으며, 후기노인의 경우 역할상실과 경제상실 경험이 클수록 노후불안이 컸으며, 역할상실이 클수록 우울이 높았다. 본 연구는 노년기를 세분화하여 노년 전기와 후기에 적합한 상실경험 보완 정책 및 제도 마련을 위한 기초자료로써 의의가 있다.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.183-192
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• 2012

Purpose: Number of the old-old elderly is rapidly increasing in Korea, but it is unclear whether there are differences between old-old and young-old elderly in nutritional status, nutrient intakes and health status. The gender differences in Korean elderly in these conditions also remains unknown. This study, therefore, investigated gender-associated differences in nutritional, health status and nutrient intakes and how they are related among young-old and old-old homebound elderly. Methods: Two hundred and eighty elderly who were attending a local elderly welfare center were recruited. Evaluation included demographic, nutritional and health status related data, nutritional intakes, and life style related factors including physical activity. Results: Of the 280 subjects, old-old were 147 (52.5%) and young-old were 133 (47.5%). Male old-old elderly had more often abdominal obesity than female old-old, but male old-old more often had malnutrition than female old-old. There were few differences in nutrient intakes between old-old male elderly and female elderly after energy intakes were controlled. Male old-old more often had less intake of beta carotene and Vitamin A than female old-old. On the other hand, male old-old elderly more often had hypercholesterolemia and hypertension than male young-old. Conclusion: Male old-old may be at a greater health and nutritional risk than female old-old. Targeted nutritional intervention for male old-old emphasizing antioxidant nutritional intakes may be warranted.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.219-229
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of osteoarthritis and its risk factors among a community dwelling population age 60-74 and 75 and over (young-old vs. old-old) in Korea. Methods: A total of 1,389 of age 60-74 and 397 of age 75 and over from the 2010 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) were selected. The data analysis was performed using the complex sampling function of SPSS version 19.0. Results: The prevalence of osteoarthritis was greater for old-old people (35.50%) compared to young-old people (18.20%). Univariate logistic regression analysis shows that the difference of risk factors for osteoarthritis between young-old and old-old elderly people. The prevalence of osteoarthritis in young-old people was associated with lower education levels; performance of moderate intensity physical activity; higher waist circumference, whereas old-old people was most affected in females; depression and experience. Conclusion: The finding of differences in the prevalence of osteoarthritis and its' risk factors between young-old and old-old people is expected to promote the screening strategy for the aged at risk of osteoarthritis in the Korean community.

• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.81-93
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• 2015

This study investigated the prevalence of unmet needs for health care among Korean adults and related factors. Using data from the 2012 Korea Health Panel, 1,896 adults aged 65 and over and two age groups(Young-Old(66-74) and Old-Old($65{\leq}$)) were analyzed to identify these factors. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the main factors associated with unmet medical needs. According to the results of this study, the factors influencing unmet medical needs with regard to economic factors were Subjective Health Status(young-old), Disability(young-old), Activity Limitation(young-old), Education Level(old) and Economic Activity(old). The factors influencing unmet medical needs were factors of attitude, information, and disease. factors were Disability(young-old), Activity Limitation(young-old), Education Level(old) and Economic Activity(old). Therefore, further research that investigates unmet needs depending on age group in the elderly would suggest helpful policy implications.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.1051-1060
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• 2015

The purpose of this study is to examine the different communication messages behind African women's hairstyles, and to compare young and old African women's hairstyles. The contents of this research are: the hairstyle as communication media, the types of African women's hairstyles, and the difference between young and old women's hairstyles. We used a review of literature and an empirical study as the research methods for this study. For the literature review, we used papers on African hairstyles, and we linked hairstyles to corresponding communication. For the empirical study, we took a database of 240 pictures (120 pictures of young women and 120 pictures of old women) from websites related to African hairstyles and we analyzed the pictures to differentiate between young and old African women's hairstyles. The results of this study reveal that African women's hairstyles express messages of power, ceremony, and status and identification communication. Within the 240 pictures, we found out which hairstyles are preferred by young and old women. Young African women prefer long, straight hairstyles and artificial hair (wigs), while old women keep short, natural hairstyles. The result of this research will be useful for understanding African women's hairstyles as well as contribute to the field of hair design.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.21-32
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of life satisfaction and the significant factors which impact on life satisfaction of young-old (60-69 yr), old (70-79 yr), and oldest-old (80 yr or above) women. Methods: The participants for this study were 289 elderly Korean women living in the city of Daegu and Kyongpook province. The data were collected using structured questionnaires. ANOVA, Chi-square, and multiple regression with the SPSS program were used to analyze the data. Results: There were statistically significant differences among young-old, old, and oldest-old women regarding the existence of spouse, income, educational status, and religions. The model including variables related to physical, psychological, financial, and social aspects of life, explained variance of life satisfaction of elderly women differently, such as 55% of young-old, 37% of old, and 66% of oldest-old. Finally, self-esteem was the only predictor in explaining the level of life satisfaction among old women regardless age. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study, implications for practical services for elderly women and recommendations of further study are provided. Nursing interventions should be developed to improve life satisfaction of elderly women according to age differences.

• Nutritional Sciences
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.56-60
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• 1998

The present study was conducted to find out whether there are some differences in plasma carnitine levels among young-, middle-, and old-aged normal Korean women. Daily food intake, body fat content, plasma lipids and carnitine levels were measured in 153 samples from 44 young (20-24 years old), 49 middle-aged (30-49 years old), and 63 old (65-85 years old) normal volunteers. The differences in concentrations of nonesterified acylcarnitine and acid-soluble acylcarnitine were not statistically significant among them. However, acid insoluble acylcarnitine (AIAC) level in plasma decreased with age. Moreover, total carnitine (TCNE) level in the young group was significantally higher than in old and middle-aged groups. Body fat content in the young group was significantly lower than in old and middle-aged groups. Plasma total cholesterol increased with age and triglycerides in the old group were significantly higher than in young and middle-aged groups. These results suggest that the higher levels of AIAC and TCNE in the young group may be a reflection of their lipid metabolic state, which is different from middle-aged and old groups.