Factors Influencing Productive Activity and Physical and Psychological Ability in Korean Elders.
10.12799/jkachn.2010.21.1.128
- Author:
Nam Hyun CHA
1
;
Eun Ju SEO
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kaya University, Korea. yeoreo@daum.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Motor activity;
Aptitude
- MeSH:
Aging;
Aptitude;
Health Promotion;
Motor Activity;
Ownership;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
2010;21(1):128-138
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was to identify the relation between productive activity and physical and psychological ability in elders. METHODS: A total of 294 subjects aged between 60 and 92 were selected through convenient sampling. Data were collected with a self-reported questionnaire from May to June, 2008. Collected data were analyzed by SPSS/PC Win. 15.0. RESULTS: Of variance in productive activity, 13.3% was explained by house ownership, number of diseases, and successful aging. Of variance in physical and psychological ability, 25.4% was explained by house ownership, perceived health, number of diseases, and successful aging. The correlation coefficient between productive activity and physical and psychological ability was significant (r=.32, p<.001) CONCLUSION: Findings of this study may be useful in understanding the health status of community-dwelling elders and developing more specific health promotion programs.
