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KMID : 0357220080200040051
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2008 Volume.20 No. 4 p.51 ~ p.59
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A Study on the Correlation between the Types of Leisure Activity and Depression in the Elderly - in Bukgu District, Daegu City -
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Kwon Won-An
Kim Han-Soo
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the types of leisure activity and Korean form of geriatric depression score in the elderly.
Methods: We surveyed elderly (>60 years old) people who participated in leisure activities using interviews in Bukgu district, Daegu city. Data collection was performed from 1 - 31 May, 2008. The data was analyzed with SPSS 12.0 program, which was used for descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis.
Results: Common leisure activities scored ’often’ and ’very often’ were family conversations, offspring visiting, eating out, plant cultivation, entertainment, conversation, walking or jogging, and TV or radio. It was investigated at the rate of 19.2% in the moderate depression and 8.3% in the severely depression. Depression positively associated with newspaper or magazine, family conversation, offspring visiting, social service, movie & theater, exercise and tour.
Conclusion: Most elderly people surveyed indicated they were depressed, which should recommend significant leisure activities for elderly to reduce depression in Bukgu district, Daegu city.
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KEYWORD
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Leisure activity, Depression, Family conversation, Exercise
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