중년기 여성의 내외통제성과 자아존중감이 심리적 복지에 미치는 영향 = The Effects of the Internal-External Locus of Control and Self-Esteem on the Psychological Well-being of Middle Aged Women

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Internal-External locus of Control and Self-Esteem on the Psychological Well-being of Middle aged women. The subjects of this survey research were 40-59 years old women in Seoul and its environs. The research data were collected by structured questionnaire and 405 environs. The research data were collected by structured questionnaire and 405 cases were finally selected as data sources. The results of this study can be summarized as follows; 1) The average of internal-external locus of control in middle-aged women was higher than median and this point was significantly higher in groups with religion and profession. 2) The average of self-esteem in middle-aged women was higher than median, and those in younger groups, higher level of education and professional showed significantly higher points. 3) The average of life satisfaction was higher than median, and it was significantly higher in the group of higher education or monthly income. 4) The average of depression was lower than median, and those in older age group, lower level of education or lower monthly income showed significantly higher point. 5) According to this study, self-esteem and monthly income were the most important factors influencing the life satisfaction of middle-aged women. And, self-esteem and age had the greatest impact on the development of the depression. In conclusion, internal-external locus of control and self-esteem were related to the higher life satisfaction and the lower depression, and therefore, can contribute to the psychological well-being of middle-aged women.