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KMID : 0895920100120030225
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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing
2010 Volume.12 No. 3 p.225 ~ p.236
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A Study of Major Variables Predicting Ego-integrity and Depression in Korean Elders
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Chang Sung-Ok
Kong Eun-Suk
Kim Nam-Cho
Kim Chun-Gill
Kim Hee-Kyung
Song Mi-Soon
Ahn Soo-Yeon
Lee Young-Whee
Cho Nam-Ok
Choi Kyoung-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study explored major variables predicting achievement of ego-integrity and falling into depression for Korean elders and attributes of the major predicting variables.
Methods: Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews on twelve variables that were known as influential variables in the studies on ego-integrity and depression. The participants were 417 elders living in community settings in Korea. To identify the major predictors, the twelve variables were analyzed by logistic regression between two groups; upper 25% group and lower 25% group according to each of the ego-integrity and depression scale and content analysis was done to identify the attributes of the major predictors on ego-integrity and depression.
Results: Major variables predicting ego-integrity were self-esteem (p =.000), spirituality (p = .073), activity as a relative (p =.010) and life satisfaction (p = .000). On the other hand, major predicting variables of depression were activity as a relative (p =.017) and life satisfaction (p = .000). Core attributes of the major variables predicting ego-integrity and depression were self-appraisal of satisfaction with relations with offspring and family, and harmony from generation to generation.
Conclusion: Results of this study indicate that a need to identify major areas for nursing interventions, such as life review therapy, in achieving ego-integrity in Korean society.
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KEYWORD
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Ego, Depression, Aged
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