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Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2008;17(1):65-74.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2008.17.1.65    Published online March 31, 2008.
Factors Influencing Self-Esteem of the Elderly
Kwuy Bun Kim1, Ki Suk Song2, Sohyune R. Sok3
1Professor, College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University
2Master, College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University
3Assistant Professor, College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University
노인의 자아 존중감 영향요인
김귀분1, 송기숙2, 석소현3
1경희대학교 간호과학대학 교수
2경희대학교 간호과학대학 일반대학원 석사 졸업생
3경희대학교 간호과학대학 조교수
Correspondence:  Sohyune R. Sok, Tel: 82-2-961-9144, Fax: 82-2-961-9398, 
Email: 5977sok@khu.ac.kr
Received: 15 December 2007   • Revised: 15 December 2007   • Accepted: 4 February 2008
Abstract
Purpose
The study was done to examine the factors influencing self-esteem in the elderly.
Methods
Subjects were 357 elderly over 65 old years and living in Ha-Gye Dong, No-Won Gu. Data was collected from January 10 to April 10, 2007. Collected data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression through the SAS/PC 11.0 version.
Results
As a result of multiple regression that was performed to seek factors influencing self-esteem, depression (p=-.274) was revealed as the most powerful factor in the elderly, followed by quality of life (p=.206), economic status (p=.136), and family support (p=.185) in that order. These factors explain 44.5 percent of self-esteem in the elderly.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is necessary to have lower levels of depression in the psychological aspect and higher levels of perceived health status, life satisfaction, family support, and quality of life in the intellectual aspect in order for successful aging with a higher level of self-esteem.
Key Words: Aged; Self-esteem


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