Abstract:
Background & Objective: Aging is a global trend, and Korea is also entering an aging society, which threatens the mental health of the elderly due to isolation, etc. In line with the growing domestic and international interest in elderly issues, this study aimed to identify the efects of depression, stress and self-esteem on the lives of the elderly in South Korea and to provide basic data for welfare measures. Methods: Depression, stress, self-esteem, and quality of life were measured in 104 South Korean seniors (32 men, 72 women, average age 72.94 years old). Diferences between groups according to gender and residence type were confirmed. Results: There were no significant diferences in stress among the elderly by place of residence, but there were significant diferences in quality of life, depression, and self-esteem. Quality of life and self-esteem were higher in private housing than in public housing, and depression was higher in public housing than in private housing. In addition, lower depression and higher self-esteem were correlated with higher quality of life among the elderly. Conclusion: With the global trend of an aging society, it is essential to continue to pay attention to assist the lives of elderly and provide them with practical support and policies. The quality of life of the elderly requires continuous attention and eforts to support and policies for mental health and economic support.
Page(s):
601-605
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 40, Issue: 4, Year: 2024
Keywords:
Stress
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Depression
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Elderly
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Quality of life
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Selfesteem
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South Korea
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Aging society