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KMID : 0379220110310010079
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2011 Volume.31 No. 1 p.79 ~ p.96
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The Clustering and Variables in Discriminating the Groups by the Level of the Loss Experience and Ego-integrity in the Elderly
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Jung Mi-Kyung
Lee Kyu-Mee
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to search the clustering and variables in discriminating the groups by the level of the loss experience and ego-integrity among the elderly. In addition, the study aimed to confirm the moderating effects of variables related to resilience in the relationship between a loss experience and ego-integrity. The subjects were 245 elderly aged 60 or above, most of whom were socially active with comparatively high education levels. Six individual variables(physical
self-efficacy, general self-efficacy, social self-efficacy, existential spirituality, religious spirituality, optimism) and five environmental variables(emotional support, instrumental support, informational support, appraisal support, social activity) were used in the study. The results of the study are as follows. To data analysis, ANOVA, Stepwise Discriminant analysis, Cluster analysis, Regression analysis and Two-way analysis of variance was employed. First, the subjects were 4 cluster into overcome group, crisis group, stable group and vulnerable group according to the level of loss experience and ego-integrity. Second, optimism, physical self-efficacy, existential spirituality and emotional support were seen to be significant variables in discriminating the groups. Third, the ego-integrity became higher as the variables related to resilience were increased.
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KEYWORD
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elderly, loss experience, ego-integrity, Clustering, Discriminant analysis
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