The Effect of the Horticultural Activities Program on Loneliness and Life Satisfaction of the Disabled Female.
10.12934/jkpmhn.2011.20.4.386
- Author:
Hae Jung LEE
1
;
Yun Ju HA
Author Information
1. Graduate School, Health Sciences, Chosun University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Loneliness;
Life satisfaction;
Female;
Disabled
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Loneliness*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2011;20(4):386-394
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The research was done to investigate the effect of a horticultural activities program on loneliness and life satisfaction of women who have a disability. METHODS: Participants were 50 disabled women from a welfare center of G district of G city. Data were collected from August 18 to October 20, 2010. The program was provided for 8 weeks. The tool for life satisfaction was Choi's scale (1986) and loneliness was measured with the UCLA Loneliness Scale developed by Russell and translated by Kim & Kim (1989). Data were analyzed using frequency, t-test, and paired t-test with SPSS/WIN 16.0. RESULTS: As a result of the horticultural activities program, the first hypothesis was supported by significantly decreasing of loneliness in the experimental group than in the control one (t=-3.27, p =.002). The second hypothesis was verified by testing variable which was life satisfaction (t=3.39, p =.001). CONCLUSION: The results of the study indicate that this kind of program is effective in decreasing loneliness of women with a disability and in improving their life satisfaction. Horticultural activities programs can be unique interventions leading to a satisfactory life for disabled women.
