Effects of Intergenerational Social Support Exchange and Self-efficacy on Level of Depression among Elderly Women.
10.4069/kjwhn.2014.20.4.277
- Author:
Chung Mee KO
1
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Sungshin Women's University, Seoul, Korea. cmklee@sungshin.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Depression;
Social support;
Self-efficacy;
Aged;
Women
- MeSH:
Adult Children;
Aged*;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Depression*;
Female;
Humans;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Seoul
- From:Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2014;20(4):277-286
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was to examine the effects of intergenerational social support exchange (providing social support, receiving social support) and self-efficacy on the level of depression among elderly women. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants were 247 elderly women, over 60, living in Seoul. Data were collected by convenience sampling using self-reported questionnaires that consisted of items on general characteristics, depression, intergenerational social support exchange and self-efficacy. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and multiple regression. RESULTS: Self-efficacy had the greatest impact on the level of depression among elderly women, followed by perceived health status and providing social support toward adult children. The model explained 39% of the variance. CONCLUSION: Results of the study suggest that as a way to prevent depression, the health administration needs to develop programs to enhance self-efficacy and to promote the supportive role of elderly women within the family.
