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KMID : 1023720190740040037
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Journal of Welfare for the Aged
2019 Volume.74 No. 4 p.37 ~ p.68
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The Development and Application of Exercise Program to Improve The Elderly’s Life Skills
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Kwon Sung-Ho
Ahn Ji-Hoon
Kim Yong-Se
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Abstract
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This study aimed to develop a life skill improvement program for elderly people and to verify the effectiveness of the program. In order to develop a program, we conducted open-ended interviews with 120 elderly people at the elderly welfare center in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do to conduct inductive content analysis and frequency analysis. In order to verify the effectiveness of the program, 17 elderly women were enrolled in developed program, and pre-post data of the Inbody720 equipment and basic physical test were compared. Also, to verify specific and in-depth effects, in-depth interviews were conducted before, during, and after the program. The results are as follows: First, 12 factors (problem solving, communication, interpersonal relationship, self-awareness and mindfulness, empathy, emotional control, stress coping, resilience, self-expression, decision making, maintenance of body function and death acceptance) were identified to be included the life skills improvement program for elderly people. Based on 12 factors, 16 sessions program including psychological skills training and in-depth interviews was developed. Second, there was a positive change in body function (weight, BMI, strength, balance, cardiovascular endurance, motor coordination etc.) according to the program application. Third, positive change was found in all psychological and cognitive lifestyle factors except decision making skill. This study was expected to contribute to securing the diversity of vulnerable elderly welfare programs, and it can contribute to positive aging if various life skills acquired through the program are transferred to other living areas.
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KEYWORD
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elderly people, life skills, exercise, psychological skills training, in-depth interview
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