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KMID : 0367020130250040464
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Journal of Korean Academic of Adult Nursing
2013 Volume.25 No. 4 p.464 ~ p.472
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Aging Anxiety and Related Factors of Middle-Aged Adults
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Suh Soon-Rim
Choi Hee-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify aging anxiety and influencing factors of middle-aged adults.
Methods: Descriptive correlation design was used. Three hundred and three middle-aged adults participated in the study and completed the questionnaires in the period from September 11 to October 15 of 2011. The data was analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Scheff test, Pearson correlation coefficients, and hierarchial multiple regression analysis.
Results: Aging anxiety of middle-aged adults was higher than a moderate level. Socio-demographic variables such as age, religion, education, economic level, perceived health status and experience of living with older adults influenced significantly on aging anxiety. In contrast, general self-efficacy, aging knowledge and attitude toward older adults were negatively correlated with aging anxiety. Hierarchial multiple regression analysis incorporating these variables showed an explanation rate of aging anxiety at 21%. And religion, perceived health status, attitude toward older adults, and general self-efficacy were statistically significant among variables that influence on aging anxiety.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that senior preparation programs that can enhance self-efficacy, induce positive attitude on older adults and promote health should be implemented to reduce aging anxiety of middle-aged adults.
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KEYWORD
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Aging anxiety, Knowledge, Attitude, Self-efficacy, Middle-aged
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