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KMID : 0606420140200040277
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Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2014 Volume.20 No. 4 p.277 ~ p.286
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Effects of Intergenerational Social Support Exchange and Self-efficacy on Level of Depression among Elderly Women
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Ko Chung-Mee
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Abstract
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Purpose; This study was to examine the effects of intergenerational social support exchange (providing social support, receiving social support) and self-efficacy on the level of depression among elderly women.
Methods; A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants were 247 elderly women, over 60, living in Seoul. Data were collected by convenience sampling using self-reported questionnaires that consisted of items on general characteristics, depression, intergenerational social support exchange and self-efficacy. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and multiple regression.
Results; Self-efficacy had the greatest impact on the level of depression among elderly women, followed by perceived health status and providing social support toward adult children. The model explained 39% of the variance.
Conclusion; Results of the study suggest that as a way to prevent depression, the health administration needs to develop programs to enhance self-efficacy and to promote the supportive role of elderly women within the family.
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KEYWORD
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Depression, Social support, Self-efficacy, Aged, Women
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