Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2011;13(1):21-28.

농촌 여성노인의 죽음태도와 관련된 변인

서영숙, 손유림, 성기월

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of attitudes to death for elderly women in rural communities.
Methods
Data were collected through a survey of 350 women who were conveniently selected. The questionnaire included items on demographic-sociological factors, attitudes to death, ego-integrity, depression, and social supports. Data were analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, Duncan, and stepwise multiple regression with the SPSS/WIN 14.0 program.
Results
The significant predictors of attitudes to death were ego integrity (β =.37, p<.001), depression (β=-.32, p<.001), age (β=.16, p<.001), and disease (β=.12, p<.001), explaining 48% of the variance in attitudes to death.
Conclusion
In order to make positive changes in attitudes to death for elderly women in rural communities, it is necessary to provide intervention programs which emphasize improved egointegrity, decreased depression and healthy attitudes to personal living.

Key words: 농촌 여성노인, 자아통합감, 우울, 사회적 지지