Comparison of Health Locus of Control, Depression, Wellbeing, and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II in Middle Aged Korean and Korean-American Women.
10.4069/kjwhn.2010.16.2.157
- Author:
Eun Hee LEE
1
;
Ae Young SO
;
Kyung Sook LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Korea. aeyoung@gwnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Health behavior;
Locus of control;
Middle aged women;
Depression;
Wellbeing
- MeSH:
Depression;
Female;
Health Behavior;
Health Occupations;
Humans;
Insurance, Health;
Internal-External Control;
Interpersonal Relations;
Korea;
Life Style;
Los Angeles;
Middle Aged;
Motor Activity;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Women's Health
- From:Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2010;16(2):157-165
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify differences in Health Locus of Control (HLOC), depression, wellbeing, and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP) between middle aged Korean and Korean-American women. METHODS: Data from 80 Korean-American women living in Los Angeles, USA and 82 Korean women living in W-city, Korea, were collected using a self administered questionnaire including items on HLOC, HPLP, a Wellbeing Index and Major Depression Inventory. RESULTS: There were statistically significant differences between the middle aged Koreans and Korean-Americans on mean age, education, religion, and current health insurance. Significant differences were found on HLOC (F=2.504, p=.033) and Wellbeing (F=2.451, p=.036). The results also showed significant differences on HPLP (total HPLP, F=4.655, p=.001; physical activity, F=2.967, p=.014; nutrition, F=4.250, p=.001; spiritual growth, F=4.398, p=.001; interpersonal relations, F=2.648, p=.025; and stress management, F=5.201, p<.001) using ANCOVA. However, there were no significant differences on depression, or health responsibility in HPLP between the groups. CONCLUSION: Understanding middle aged women's health adjustments based on their culture will enhance the ability of health professionals to provide culturally congruent care and enable middle aged women to develop healthy lifestyles.
