Korean J Women Health Nurs.  2014 Dec;20(4):277-286. 10.4069/kjwhn.2014.20.4.277.

Effects of Intergenerational Social Support Exchange and Self-efficacy on Level of Depression among Elderly Women

• Ko CM

• KMID: 2308161
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2014.20.4.277

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was to examine the effects of intergenerational social support exchange (providing social support, receiving social support) and self-efficacy on the level of depression among elderly women.
METHODS
A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants were 247 elderly women, over 60, living in Seoul. Data were collected by convenience sampling using self-reported questionnaires that consisted of items on general characteristics, depression, intergenerational social support exchange and self-efficacy. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and multiple regression.
RESULTS
Self-efficacy had the greatest impact on the level of depression among elderly women, followed by perceived health status and providing social support toward adult children. The model explained 39% of the variance.
CONCLUSION
Results of the study suggest that as a way to prevent depression, the health administration needs to develop programs to enhance self-efficacy and to promote the supportive role of elderly women within the family.

Keyword

Depression; Social support; Self-efficacy; Aged; Women

MeSH Terms

Adult Children
Aged*
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depression*
Female
Humans
Surveys and Questionnaires
Seoul

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