Purpose This study explored major variables predicting achievement of ego-integrity and falling into depression
for Korean elders and attributes of the major predicting variables. Methods Data were collected through
questionnaires and interviews on twelve variables that were known as influential variables in the studies on
ego-integrity and depression. The participants were 417 elders living in community settings in Korea. To identify
the major predictors, the twelve variables were analyzed by logistic regression between two groups; upper 25%
group and lower 25% group according to each of the ego-integrity and depression scale and content analysis was
done to identify the attributes of the major predictors on ego-integrity and depression. Results Major variables
predicting ego-integrity were self-esteem (p =.000), spirituality (p = .073), activity as a relative (p =.010) and life
satisfaction (p = .000). On the other hand, major predicting variables of depression were activity as a relative
(p =.017) and life satisfaction (p = .000). Core attributes of the major variables predicting ego-integrity and
depression were self-appraisal of satisfaction with relations with offspring and family, and harmony from
generation to generation. Conclusion Results of this study indicate that a need to identify major areas for nursing interventions, such as life review therapy, in achieving ego-integrity in Korean society.
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