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KMID : 0379220150350030671
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2015 Volume.35 No. 3 p.671 ~ p.687
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The Mediation Effect of Self-compassion on the Relationship between Loneliness and Successful Aging of Elderly Koreans
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Kim Jun-Pyo
Nam Seok-In
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is examining the relationship between loneliness and successful aging, and the mediating effect of self-compassion among Korean elderly. A total of 303 elderly Koreans whose age is older than 65 and currently participating elderly community center in Seoul are participated the study. In data analyzing, SPSS Macro program was used for examining mediating effect of self-compassion and its validity. The results from the study is following. First, elderly who feels higher loneliness, shows lower degree of successful aging. Second, loneliness significantly affects both positive and negative self-compassion. Third, in final model, only positive self-compassion plays a mediator role between loneliness and successful aging. Based on these results, the study points out that positive self-compassion, such as self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness, can be a method for successful aging, and suggest social work intervention for Korean elderly.
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KEYWORD
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Korean elderly , Self-compassion , Loneliness , Successful Aging
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