A Study on Self-Achievements and Related Factors in Elders.
- Author:
Myoung Ja WANG
1
;
Eun Ju SEO
;
Nam Hyun CHA
Author Information
1. College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Needs;
Economics;
Achievement
- MeSH:
Self Care;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2009;20(1):23-30
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was to identify the relationship among self-management, economic stability, self-esteem, self-achievement and predictor of the self-achievements in elders. METHODS: A total of 294 subjects aged between 60 and 92 were selected through convenient sampling. Data were collected by self-reported questionnaire from May to June, 2008. Collected data were analysed by the SPSS/WIN 15.0 program. RESULTS: Self-management, economic stability, self-esteem, self-achievement were positively correlated. The most significant predictor of self-achievement in elders were self-management and self-esteem. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that self-achievement is influenced by self-management and self-esteem and needed for aged well.
