A comparison of the factors influencing life satisfaction between Korean older people living with family and living alone

Shin, Sung Hee; Sok, Sohyune R.

doi:10.1111/j.1466-7657.2011.00946.x

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“…38) , and this reduces social integration, leading to less social support and feelings of isolation 39) . Older Korean people living alone have also been reported to have lower self-esteem and life satisfaction than those living with others 4,40) , which in turn leads to a higher prevalence of depression 41) . In this manner, the situation of living alone has a significant impact on the psychological aspects and social roles of the elderly, and it can also be expected to affect mental health and QOL.…”

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The moderating effect of spiritual well-being on the association between depressive state and living arrangement in the elderly in rural Okinawa

Toyosato

Iha

Takahara

et al. 2016

Japanese Journal of Health and Human Ecology

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Objective: The aim of this study was to verify the role of spiritual well-being as a moderator of the effect of living arrangement on depressive state in the elderly. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using semi-structured interviews in Okinawa on 2010. Four hundreds thirteen (165 men, 248 women) participants were asked about 5-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-5) as dependent variable, living arrangements (living alone or living with others) as independent variable, spiritual rating scale for elderly as mediating variable, and demographic and socioeconomic variables as control variables. The main and interaction effects were assessed using hierarchical multiple regression and simple slope analyses. Results: The proportion of elderly who living alone was 26.6% (n 110), and they were significantly higher scores of GDS-5 than the elderly who living with others (P 0.001). Significant negative correlation was found between depressive state and spiritual well-being (r 0.27, P 0.001), and the result indicated that the elderly with higher spiritual well-being were lower depressive state. Results of hierarchical regression analysis showed that the correlation between living arrangement and spiritual well-being was positively associated with increased risk for depressive state (β 0.10, P 0.037). Simple slope analyses revealed that the elderly who living alone had significantly higher depressive state scores than those who living with others only in low spiritual well-being (P 0.002), but not in high spiritual well-being (P 0.445). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that spiritual well-being might play an important role in preventing the elderly who living alone from depression, and interventions aimed at promoting spiritual well-being in the elderly who living alone may lead to improvements in mental health.

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The moderating effect of spiritual well-being on the association between depressive state and living arrangement in the elderly in rural Okinawa

Toyosato

Iha

Takahara

et al. 2016

Japanese Journal of Health and Human Ecology

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“…Ülkemizde yapılan bazı çalışmalarda, yaşlılarda eğitim düzeyi arttıkça yaşam doyumunun arttığı gösterilmiştir 5,18,22 . Bununla birlikte, eğitimin yaşlılarda yaşam doyumunu etkilemediğini gösteren çalışmalar da mevcuttur 19,20 . Bu çalış-mada, yaşam doyum puanı, tüm eğitim düzeylerinde evde yaşayan yaşlılarda daha yüksek bulundu.…”

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“…Bir başka çalışmada ise, yalnız yaşa-yanlar ile ailesiyle birlikte yaşayan yaşlılarda gelirleri arttıkça yaşam doyum puanlarının artmakta olduğu gösterilmiştir 20 . Çalışmamızda ise, geliri yetenler arasında değerlendirildiğinde huzurevinde kalanların puanı anlamlı derecede düşük bulundu.…”

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“…Huzurevinde kalanlar ise yaşadıkları ortamda yalnız olmadıklarından daha az psikolojik destek ihtiyaç duymakla beraber yine de yaşam doyumları daha düşük düzeydedir. 20 ça-lışmasında ise, aileleri ile kalanların yaşam doyumları yalnız yaşayan yaşlılara göre daha yüksek bulunmuş-tur. Çalışmamızda, yaşlılarda yaşam doyum puanı yaş, cinsiyet, medeni durum, eğitim ve gelir düzeyi, kronik hastalık varlığı ve çocuk sahibi olma durumları açısından irdelenmiş ve evde kalanlarda tüm incelenen durumlarda diğer yaşlılardan daha yüksek bulunmuştur.…”

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Evaluation of life satisfaction of elderly people according to different life styles

Arslan¹,

Terzi²,

Pekşen³

2016

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GİRİŞYaşlanma fiziksel, ruhsal ve sosyal yönden bireyde gerilemeye neden olan doğal bir süreçtir. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü (DSÖ) tarafından yapılan tanımlamada kronolojik yaş dikkate alınmakta ve yaşlılık dönemi "65 yaş ve üzeri" olarak kabul edilmektedir. Ancak farklı yaş kriterleri de kullanılmaktadır. Örneğin, Birleşmiş Milletler yaşlılar üzerine yapılan değerlendirmelerde 60 yaş ve üzerini dikkate almaktadır. Yaşlılık dönemi sınıflaması ise 65-74 yaş arası "genç yaşlı", 75-84 yaş arası "orta yaşlı" ve 85 yaş üzeri ise "ileri yaşlı (ihti- AbSTrACT

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“…Thus, aging brings the possibility of dependence and social isolation, and of stop being recognized as part of society (28) . The feeling of freedom is intensified when the elderly person feels part of a group, with possibility of participating in social and family lives, leisure activities, and living with active people of the same age, which reduces loneliness, leads to will to live and, consequently, improves the quality of life (29) . The participation in social groups for elderly people or community meetings favors these activities (30) .…”

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The family in face of the elderly's reality of living alone

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Objective: to understand the family dynamics in face of the reality of the elderly living alone. Method: study of qualitative approach with theoretical reference of symbolic interactionism that involved interviews with families. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis. Results: six families participated in the study. The discourse analysis originated the following categories: The family respecting their decision making; The family organizing itself to the process of living alone after the age of 80 years; The family experiencing the freedom of living alone. Conclusion: in this study, it was possible to identify the facilitation of the possibility of living alone with preparation and agreements between the family during the family life cycle, leading to the feeling of freedom and quality of life of all members. Nursing, as a science responsible for elaborating care strategies, should work together with families to assist in the planning of care plans based on the individual social reality of the family. Descriptors: Elderly; Housing; Family Nursing; Family Relationships; Geriatric Nursing. RESUMO Objetivo: compreender a dinâmica familiar frente a realidade do idoso de morar sozinho. Método: estudo de abordagem qualitativa, com referencial teórico do Interacionismo Simbólico e que envolveu entrevistas com famílias. Os dados foram analisados por análise temática. Resultados: seis famílias participaram do estudo. A análise de discurso originou as seguintes categorias: A família se organizando ao processo de morar sozinho após os 80 anos; A família respeitando as suas tomadas de decisão; A família vivenciando a liberdade do morar sozinho. Conclusão: neste estudo foi possível identifi car que a possibilidade de morar sozinho é facilitada pelo preparo e acordos da família durante o ciclo vital familiar, levando à sensação de liberdade e qualidade de vida de todos os membros. A enfermagem, como ciência responsável pela elaboração de estratégias de cuidado, deve trabalhar junto às famílias auxiliando no planejamento de planos assistenciais baseados na realidade social familiar individual. Descritores: Idoso; Habitação; Enfermagem Familiar; Relações Familiares; Enfermagem Geriátrica. RESUMEN Objetivo: comprender la dinámica de la familia frente a la realidad de los ancianos que viven solos. Método: estudio cualitativo con el marco teórico de la interacción simbólica y que incluyó entrevistas con las familias. Los datos fueron analizados mediante el análisis temático. Resultados: seis familias participaron en el estudio. El análisis del discurso ha originado las siguientes categorías: La familia respeta su toma de decisiones; La familia se organiza al proceso de vivir solo después de 80 años; La familia experimenta la libertad del vivir solo. Conclusión: en este estudio se observó que la posibilidad de vivir solo se ve facilitada por la preparación y las disposiciones de la familia en el ciclo de vida familiar, dando lugar a una sensación de libertad y la calidad de vida de todos los miembros. La enfermería, como ...

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A comparison of the factors influencing life satisfaction between Korean older people living with family and living alone

Abstract: This study may help healthcare providers to understand the factors that can influence the life satisfaction among older people living with their family and living alone in Korea.

Cited by 52 publications

References 16 publications

The moderating effect of spiritual well-being on the association between depressive state and living arrangement in the elderly in rural Okinawa

The moderating effect of spiritual well-being on the association between depressive state and living arrangement in the elderly in rural Okinawa

Evaluation of life satisfaction of elderly people according to different life styles

The family in face of the elderly's reality of living alone

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