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Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing (한국지역사회간호학회)
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Factors associated with Meaning in Life among Elderly Female Community Dwellers Living Alone

지역사회 거주 여성 독거노인의 삶의 의미 관련 요인

  • Received : 2016.06.05
  • Accepted : 2016.09.03
  • Published : 2016.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the factors associated with meaning in life among elderly female community dwellers aged 65 or older who were living alone. Methods: A quota sample of 222 elderly female living alone was recruited. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Welch's test, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression using the SPSS 22.0 program. Results: The factors associated with meaning in life included age, education level, perceived economic status, perceived health status, social support, and loneliness. This regression model explained 66% of the variance in meaning in life. Conclusion: Based on the results, comprehensive nursing intervention programs for enhancing meaning in life are required.

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