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Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing (한국지역사회간호학회)
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A Study on Self-Achievements and Related Factors in Elders

노인의 자기 성취감에 영향을 미치는 요인에 관한 연구

  • Published : 2009.03.31
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Abstract

This study was to identify the relationship among self-management, economic stability, self-esteem, self-achievement and predictor of the self-achievements in elders. Methods: A total of 294 subjects aged between 60 and 92 were selected through convenient sampling. Data were collected by self-reported questionnaire from May to June, 2008. Collected data were analysed by the SPSS/WIN 15.0 program. Results: Self-management, economic stability, self-esteem, self-achievement were positively correlated. The most significant predictor of self-achievement in elders were self-management and self-esteem. Conclusion: These findings suggest that self-achievement is influenced by self-management and self-esteem and needed for aged well

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