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KMID : 1040220190110010057
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Health and Welfare for Elderly
2019 Volume.11 No. 1 p.57 ~ p.81
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The Effect of Daily Stress on Depression in Female Seniors in Rural Communities and the Moderating Effect of Psychological Wellbeing
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Shin Ok-Soon
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Abstract
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This study investigates whether or not daily stress has any impact on depression in female seniors in rural communities and whether or not psychological wellbeing plays a buffer role. A survey was conducted among homebound seniors living in three counties in the Gyeongsangbuk-do region (G, U, and Y counties), from March 13 to May 22, 2019. The data collected from 315 subjects were then analyzed. The results predicted that, among the demographic characteristics, the marital status, the state of health, the standard of living, and education had effects on depression in the order mentioned, and that, among the daily stress variables, the family issue, financial issue, housing issue, and feeling of loss had an impact on depression in the order mentioned. The moderating effects that buffered depression were predicted to be the interaction terms of psychological wellbeing, namely, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and sense of purpose in the order mentioned. The results imply that the higher the psychological wellbeing, the greater moderating impact daily stress could have on depression. Therefore, it is important to develop a buffer program and a consultation or educational program based on emotional and psychological stability to prevent and manage depression.
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KEYWORD
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psychological wellbeing, daily stress, depression, female seniors, moderating effect
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