KMID : 1003020120130020158
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Qualitative Research 2012 Volume.13 No. 2 p.158 ~ p.167
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The Meaning of Self-esteem in the Elderly
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Soung Ock-Kyoung
Kim Yeong-Kyeong Kim Kon-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose:This study aimed to understand the self-esteem in the elderly who had done social activities.
Methods:Data were collected by in-depth interview during November 2008 and were analyzed by phenomenological method by Giorgi. Participants were six elderly people over 65 years old who had attended the elder¡¯s college or had volunteered at hospitals.
Results:As the results of analysis, five components of the meaning of self-esteem were derived as follows; ¡®my children¡¯s success is my success¡¯, ¡®having economic strength enough to give arms¡¯, ¡®keeping up with the times¡¯, ¡®recognition and respect of the surrounding people¡¯, and ¡®loving myself¡¯.
Conclusion:It is necessary to maintain and improve self-esteem of the elderly, for this it is important to participate in various activities and encourage them to have value of self existence.
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KEYWORD
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Elderly , Self-esteem , Qualitative research
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