J Korean Acad Adult Nurs.  2010 Oct;22(5):552-560.

Effects of Self-esteem and Health Status on Adaptation of Elderly Residents in Facilities

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Nursing, Konyang University, Korea.
  • 2Department of Nursing, Shin Heung College, Korea. nyyang@konyang.ac.kr

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was designed to identify effects of self-esteem and health status on adaptation of elderly residents in facilities.
METHODS
The sample consisted of 151 elderly residents. The data collected from January to April 2010 were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression. Using instruments were self-esteem scale (SES) (Rosenberg, 1965), Korean health status measure for the elderly (KoHSME) (Shin et al, 2002), and nursing home adaptation scale (Lee, 2007).
RESULTS
The mean scores of self-esteem (2.90+/-0.71), health status (2.15+/-0.53) and adaptation (2.98+/-0.44) of elderly residents in facilities were above the average. Self-esteem was significantly varied according to religion, economic status and living expenses. Health status was significantly different according to age, disease and motivation of getting into the facilities. Adaptation was significantly different according to religion, satisfaction of facilities and decision maker of getting into the facilities. Significant correlations were found between self-esteem, health status and adaptation. Self-esteem and health status were influencing factors of adaptation (22.6%).
CONCLUSION
These findings indicate that perceived self-esteem and health status may be requirements for promoting adaptation of elderly residents in facilities. These results could be utilized in the development of supportive programs for elderly adaptation.

Keyword

Facilities; Elderly; Self-esteem; Health status; Adaptation

MeSH Terms

Aged
Humans
Motivation
Nursing Homes
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