중년기의 노화불안이 우울에 미치는 영향과 자기효능감의 조절효과

Abstract

This study aims to examine the moderating effects of self-efficacy between aging anxiety and depression of middle-aged people. This study was conducted on middle - aged men and women aged between 40 and 65 years in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. The survey was conducted for 11 days from November 13 to 24, 2017, and the final 328 of the questionnaires distributed to 400 people were used as the analysis data. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of AAS (1993), CES-D (1992) and SES (1982). The collected data were analyzed using statistical programs SPSS 24.0 and AMOS 21.0. The results of data analysis were as follows. First, aging anxiety had a negative influence on depression. Especially among the sub factors of aging anxiety ‘concern of old age’ and ‘fear of losses and physical appearance’ had a negative influence on depression. Second, self-efficacy had a positive influence on depression and reduced depression. Third, self-efficacy had meaningful moderating effects on the relationship between aging anxiety and depression. In conclusion, This study suggests that psychological crisis and depression need to be assessed in order to improve the quality of life of middle-aged adults physically and emotionally. And counseling and effective programs should be developed to improve the mental health and increase the qualitative life of middle-aged people.