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KMID : 0379220090290010231
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2009 Volume.29 No. 1 p.231 ~ p.242
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Effects of Social Support, Abuse on the Ego-Integrity in the Elderly
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Kim Soon-Yi
Lee Jung-In
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of social support, abuse on the ego-integrity in the elderly.
Method: This is a descriptive survey study. Data were collected from March to June, 2008 with 306 older adults living at home. The questionnaires consisted of social support, abuse, and ego-integrity.
Result: The average score of the subjects for social support was 4.5, for abuse 1.16, and for ego-integrity 2.91. There were positive correlations between social support and ego-integrity. The negative correlations were shown between social support and abuse, as well as between ego-integrity and abuse. The correlations were statistically significant. The social support and abuse were a significant predictor of ego-integrity.
Conclusion: A program for improving social support and preventing abuse should be developed. In addition nursing intervention should be provided based on the developed program for this population.
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KEYWORD
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Social support, Abuse, Ego-Integrity, the Elderly
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