여성노인의 화장이 심리적 복지감에 미치는 영향 = A Study on the Effects ok Make-up on the Psychological Well-being of Elderly Women

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of make­up of the elderly women on their perceived sense of well­being and also on their mental health. For the purpose, the study surveyed a sample group of 38 elderly women aged between 60 and 80 who live in Daegu metropolitan city area. Subjects were given questionnaires before and after their makeup respectively. Internal validity of the instrument was tested resulting in Cronbach`s coefficient alpha = 0.6000 or higher. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS/PC+ program. The findings of the research are as follows: First, the subjects were found to perceive the effectiveness of makeup as positive. Second, after make­up, they tend to feel themselves more stable and also get more proactive in associating with people. Third, the subjects` personal relations were positively affected by make­up. Fourth, the subjects` senses of general self­worth increased with make­up. They tended to feel themselves happier and also have stronger self­confidence. The findings of the study indicate that the cosmetic behavior of the elderly has positive effects on their mental health. The findings have further research implications in that the practice of beauty care might have the psychotherapeutic effect on the elderly with clinical depression and dementia.