한국 여성 노인의 연령별 삶의 만족도에 영향을 미치는 요인 = Factors related to Life Satisfaction in Young-Old, Old, and Oldest-Old Women

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

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.

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

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.

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