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KMID : 0379720110250010028
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Journal of Korean Community Health Nursing Academic Society
2011 Volume.25 No. 1 p.28 ~ p.37
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Factors Influencing Death Anxiety in the Aged
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Lee Jung-In
Kim Soon-Yi
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Abstract
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Purpose: The study examined influencing factors on death anxiety in the aged.
Method: This was a descriptive survey study. Data were collected from March to June, 2010, from357 older home-dwelling adults. The questionnaires solicited information on death anxiety, family function, morale, health behavior and ego-integrity. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and stepwise multiple regression.
Results: Average scores were 2.50 for death anxiety, 3.80 for family function, 9.0 for morale, 3.12 for health behavior and 2.84 for ego-integrity. There were statistically significant negative correlations between family function and death anxiety, morale and death anxiety, health behavior and death anxiety, and ego-integrity and death anxiety Morale, ego-integrity, and economic status were a significant predictor of death anxiety.
Conclusion: Multilateral efforts are needed to assist the aged in successful aging through continuous body activities and active participation in society.
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KEYWORD
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Death anxiety, Aged
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