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A Convergence Study on the Adaptation Experience of in Self-help Group of Depressed Elderly with Suicidal Thought

자살 생각을 가진 우울증 노인의 자조집단 내의 적응 경험에 관한 융합적 연구

  • Received : 2018.11.06
  • Accepted : 2019.01.20
  • Published : 2019.01.28
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Abstract

Purpose: The depression of the elderly in recent years has been increasing every year due to the remarkable change of the psychological function, which has a great influence on the life. Depression which is a powerful predictor of suicide in elderly people, causes various psychological and social problems. In this study, we try to understand convergently about the adaptation experiences of the depressed elderly with suicidal ideation. Procedures and Methods: Seven elderly people with a GDS(Geriatric Depression Scale) score of ${\geq}17$ and a SSI(Scale for Suicidal Ideation) score of ${\geq}9$ in the self-help group were interviewed until theoretical saturation. Data were analyzed based on the Grounded theory method. Results and Contribution: Depressed elderly recognized the importance of being the center of their lives through interactions with peer groups and they started to embrace their lives. Further studies: Empirical studies on positive interactions with peer groups affecting the adjustment experience of depressed elderly should be expanded and continued.

목적: 최근 노인의 우울은 두드러진 정신기능의 변화로 매년 증가하여 삶에 큰 영향을 미치고 있다. 우울은 다양한 심리적, 사회적 문제를 경험하게 하고 노인 자살의 강력한 예측 요인으로 작용하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 자살 생각을 가진 우울증 노인의 삶에 대한 적응 경험을 융합적으로 이해하고자 한다. 절차 및 방법: 자조집단 내에서 GDS 척도가 17점 이상이고, SSI 척도가 9점 이상인 7명의 노인을 대상으로 이론적 포화가 될 때까지 면담을 실시하였고, 근거이론 분석 방법에 따라 자료를 분석하였다. 결과 및 기여도: 동료 집단과의 교류를 통해 우울증 노인이 스스로 삶의 중심이 되는 것이 중요하다는 것을 인지하게 되어 자신의 삶을 포용하게 되었다. 향후 연구 방향: 자살 생각을 가진 우울증 노인의 적응 경험에 영향을 미치는 동료집단과의 긍정적인 교류에 대한 경험적 연구가 확대되고 지속되어야 할 것이다.

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Fig. 1. A Paradigm Model for Adaptation Process of Depressed Elderly Suicide Risk

Table 1. General Characteristics

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