Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2009;11(2):226-235.
노인대학에 참여하는 농촌노인의 도구적 일상생활 능력
고윤순, 이정숙
Abstract
Purpose This study was done to examine the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), leisure satisfaction and successful aging of the elders who participated in a school for elderly people, and to identify the factors influencing successful aging. Methods From December 10 to December 27, 2007, 143 elders were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, means, Pearson correlation coefficients, t-test, ANOVA, Scheffe test and stepwise multiple regression. Results The mean score for IADL was 6.87, for leisure satisfaction, 80.28, and for successful aging, 135. IADL showed a significantly positive correlation with successful aging (r=.172, p= .040), and leisure satisfaction also showed a significantly positive correlation with successful aging (r=.757, p=.000). The predictors of successful aging for elders were leisure satisfaction, education and age, which explained 64.3% of the variance in successful aging. Conclusion These findings suggest a need to make arrangements for a support system for successful aging through leisure activities by developing life-long education programs to promote successful aging of elders in agricultural districts.