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KMID : 0379720130270030480
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Journal of Korean Community Health Nursing Academic Society
2013 Volume.27 No. 3 p.480 ~ p.489
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Self-transcendence, Spiritual well-being, and Death Anxiety of 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 self-transcendence, spiritual well-being, and death anxiety of elderly. Method: This was a descriptive survey study. Data were collected from March to June, 2013, from 243 elderly persons. Questionnaires were used in order to solicit information on self-transcendence, spiritual well-being, and death anxiety. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and stepwise multiple regression were used in analysis of data. Results: Average scores were 2.96 for self-transcendence, 4.19 for spiritual well-being, and 3.08 for death anxiety. Statistically significant negative correlations were observed between self-transcendence and death anxiety, spiritual well-being and death anxiety. However, from the statistical point of view, significantly positive correlation was observed between self-transcendence and spiritual well-being.. Spiritual well-being, health status, and gender were significant predictors of self-transcendence. Conclusion: This study will provide basic information for use in development of a program to encourage a healthy lifestyle for elderly persons.
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KEYWORD
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Elderly, Spirituality, Anxiety
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