Validation of a Path Model on Elderly Women's Yangsaeng (Yangsaeng; traditional oriental health promotion).
10.12799/jkachn.2011.22.3.325
- Author:
Yeong Sook PARK
1
;
Hwa Yean LEE
;
Yunhee KWON
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Keimyung University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Elderly;
Health promotion
- MeSH:
Aged*;
Female;
Health Promotion;
Humans;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2011;22(3):325-332
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study examined the fitness of a path model on the relationship among perceived health status, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and Yangsaeng for elderly women. METHODS: The subjects consisted of 633 aged women. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires. The data were analyzed with the SPSS and AMOS programs. RESULTS: Perceived health status, self-esteem, and self-efficacy showed a direct effect on elderly women's Yangsaeng while perceived health status and self-esteem showed an indirect effect on their Yangsaeng. Perceived health status and self-esteem showed a direct effect on elderly women's self-efficacy. The hypothetical path model of elderly women's Yangsaeng was proven correct. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that elderly women's Yangsaeng can be enhanced by increasing their perceived health status, self-esteem and self-efficacy. Based on the outcomes of this study, it is necessary to design an intervention program that emphasizes the enhancement of perceived health status, self-esteem and self-efficacy in order to improve elderly women's Yangsaeng.
