노인의 재활운동 참여 증진을 위한 심리기술요인 적용의 활성화 방안 탐색

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore a promotion plan to increase the willingness to participate in a rehabilitation exercise program by applying psychological kills such as goal setting and positive self-talk for Korean elderly people.<BR> Method: 7 elderly people (6 female and 1 male), aged 70 to 86 years old, were selected as participants for the study. A questionnaire on willing to participate in rehabilitation exercises and a 1:1 in-depth interview were used for collecting data. The data of the questionnaire were analyzed by paired t-test and the statistically significant level of this study was set-up as α=.05. The data from the in-depth interview were analyzed through transcription, and to validate the data, triangulation, in-depth description, member check, and peer debriefing were conducted.<BR> Results: The results of this study were as follows. 1) Participants’ willingness to continue participating in rehabilitation exercise program was higher when psychological skllis such as goal setting and positive self-talk were applied than when these skills were not applied. 2) It was found that all participants had a positive effect on the motivation for participation in the rehabilitation exercise program through goal setting using the Mandarat plan. 3) It was found that there was a positive effect on the psychological part of all participants by applying psychological skill such as positive self-talk to promote participation in the rehabilitation exercise program.<BR> Conclusion: In conclusion, applying psychological skills such as goal setting and positive self-talk could affect positively to promote Korean elderly people’s participation in the rehabilitation exercise program. Thus, it could be used as a promotion plan to increase the willingness to participate in the rehabilitation program among the Korean elderly.