최근 우리나라는 출산율의 급격한 저하와 노인인구의 급증에 따른 사회 경제적 대처방안이 시급히 요 구되었다. 세계에서 빠른 인구고령화에 따른 노인의 문제는 퇴직으로 인해 발생하는 역할상실과 빈곤이 다. 노인복지차원에서 노인소득보장정책이 제대로 이루어지지 않은 상태에서 단지 노인이라는 이유만으로 일을 포기해야만 하는 현상은 노인들에게 신체적·정신적 고통을 초래하고 급기야 노인자살, 가족 문제로 확대되어 사회 전체에 부정적인 영향을 미치게 된다. 일의 세계는 자신의 정체감의 중요한 부분이다. 건강한 노인이 일자리 기회를 통해 능동적으로 사회참 여에 몰입할 수 있다면 인간의 기본적 욕구와 심리사회적 욕구도 충족시키고 사회적으로도 기여할 수 있 게 된다. 본 연구는 선행연구를 분석하여 노인 일자리를 통한 만족 요인을 파악함으로써 일자리 참여 노인들이 생활만족, 직무만족, 자아존중감이 증진되는 것으로 평가되었다. 일자리 참여를 통한 노인의 생활만족 요 인은 자신의 생애를 의미있게 받아들이므로 자신의 인생에 대해 총합적으로 긍정적인 만족 태도를 나타나 며, 노인에게 적합한 근로활동을 통한 직무만족 요인은 노년기 생활의 경제적 의미로 작용하면서 동시에 생활전반에 만족감과 보람을 느끼는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 일자리 참여를 통한 노인의 자아존중감 요인 은 노인이 자신에 대해 긍정적인 존재로 인식하므로 정신적 건강에 중요한 영향을 미치고 개인의 행복감, 신체적 건강 등 퇴직으로 인한 전체적인 삶의 질에 중요한 요소로 작요하는 것으로 밝혀져 노인복지의 일 자리 정책의 중요성이 더욱 기대되는 것으로 연관되어진다. 따라서 2004년부터 실시하고 있는 노인일자리 사업이 노후소득보장제도로 확대되어 맞춤형 일자리와 교육의 홍보로 우리나라의 이상적인 노인복지정책이 실현되어야 하는 필요성이 더욱 제기되었으며, 노인 의 역할상실과 여가문제, 심리사회적 고립문제, 질병문제, 가족문제 등을 예방 할 수 있는 방안임을 알 수 있었다.

Background: Deficiencies in the ability to maintain balance are common in elderly. Augmented feedback such as knowledge of results (KR) can accelerate learning and mastering a motor skill in older people. Objects: We designed this study to examine whether one session of Wii-Fit game with self-regulated KR is effective for elderly people, and to compare the effect of two different timings of self-regulated KR conditions. Methods: Thirty-nine community-dwelling elders, not living in hospice care or a nursing home, participated in this study. During acquisition, two groups of volunteers were trained in 10 blocks of a dynamic balancing task under the following 2 conditions, respectively: (a) a pre-trial self-regulated KR (n1=18), or (b) a post-trial self-regulated KR (n2=21). Immediate retention tests and delayed retention tests of balancing performance were administered in 15 minutes and 24 hours following acquisition period, respectively. Results: In both groups, significant improvements of balancing performances scores were observed during the acquisition period. Regardless of the group, mean of balancing performance scores on retention tests were well-maintained from the final session. There were no significant differences between groups in balancing performance scores during the acquisition period (p>.05); however, the post-trial self-regulated KR group exhibited significantly higher balancing performance scores in both the immediate retention test and delayed retention test than that of the pre-trial self-regulated KR group (p<.05). Conclusion: Therefore, subjects who regulated their feedback after a dynamic balancing task, during the acquisition period, experienced more efficient motor learning during the retention period than did subjects who regulated their feedback before a dynamic balancing task. Accordingly, in case of presenting the KR of motor learning in clinical settings to elders who reduced dynamic balance abilities, the requesting time of KR is imperative according to self-estimation processes as well as types of KR and practice.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of sensory stimulation type on the learning of the elderly. The study implemented elderly verbal learning test by evenly dividing a total of 40 elderly people into auditory stimulation followed by visual stimulation group(AVG), visual stimulation followed by auditory stimulation group(VAG), simultaneous visual and auditory stimulation group(SG), and auditory stimulation group(AG). The result are as follows. SSG showed highest results in most of the test, followed by AVG, VAG, and AG. In particular, SG showed a statistically significant difference in immediate recall total score and short delay free recall score(p<.05). In the post-hoc test results of immediate recall total score, SG showed highest score with a statistical significance. AVG showed the second highest score, followed by VAG and AG and all showed a statistic significance(p<.05).In the post-hoc test results of short delay free recall score, SG and AVG showed a statistically significantly higher score than AG(p<.05). The results suggest that simultaneous stimulation of visual and auditory sense is more effective for improving the learning of the elderly people than visual stimulation followed by auditory stimulation or auditory stimulation followed by visual stimulation.

The objectives of this study were to investigate the quality characteristics of Jeungpyun added with goji berry powder (0, 2, 4, 6%) and to develop functional Jeungpyun as snack for the elderly. The volume of batter without goji berry powder increased 2.9 times after 4 hrs of fermentation, whereas those with 2, 4, and 6% goji berry powder increased 1.8~1.9 times. The pH and brix of the batter increased by increasing the concentration of goji berry powder. The expansion volume of Jeungpyun decreased by increasing the concentration of goji berry powder. The pH of Jeungpyun was higher than that of Jeungpyun batter in all groups. However, the brix of Jeungpyun was lower than that of Jeungpyun batter in all groups. The L value of Jeungpyun decreased, whereas a and b values increased by increasing the concentration of goji berry powder. The consumer acceptability score was higher in the elderly than in university students. Jeungpyun with 4% goji berry powder had best ratings in taste and overall preference. The DPPH free radical scavenging antioxidant activity of Jeungpyun significantly increased with increasing concentration of goji berry powder. Therefore, goji berry Jeungpyun is available as a snack for the elderly and can be added to goji berry powder up to 4%.

This study was conducted to develop food for the elderly, which is easier to chew and swallow, using gelification. Various foods for the elderly with chewing and swallowing difficulties were used for sensory assessment. The sensory panel consisted of 10 dieticians (10 women) working in nursing care facilities. The sensory optimal composite recipes were determined by the central composite design (CCD). The optimum formulation of hot pepper paste stir fried pork calculated by the numerical and graphical method was 1.48 g of sugar and 18.97 g of hot pepper paste. The optimum formulation of seasoned spinach was 8.0 g of sesame oil and 5.41 g of soy sauce. Moisture content, hardness, and adhesiveness of hot pepper paste stir fried pork was 76.49%, 2.50, and －1.20, respectively. Moisture content, hardness, and adhesiveness of seasoned spinach was 83.48%, 2.27, and －1.17, respectively. This study provides the basic materials for the development of easily chewable and swallowable foods for the elderly, which can reduce the risk of food going down the wrong pipe, and the preference can be improved by eating solid food instead of porridge or liquid food. The development of food for the elderly, which takes the difficulties in chewing and swallowing among the elderly into consideration and reflects their preference and has sufficient amount of nutrients, is important to enable the elderly to enjoy their meals and it is one of the biggest challenges in Korea, as Korean society is aging rapidly.

목적 : 본 연구에서는 치매환자에게 전래동화 플래시애니메이션을 활용한 작업중심의 회상치료를 적용하여 인지기능과 상호작용 및 문제행동에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 C시의 노인전문병원에서 총 24명의 치매환자를 실험군(12명)과 대조군(12명)으로 나누어 주 3회, 매 회기 40분씩 총 6주간 18회기의 회상치료 프로그램을 적용하였다. 중재효과를 검증하기 위해 사용된 평가도구로는 인지기능은 간이정신상태검사-한국판(Mini Mental State Exam-Korean; MMSE-K) 과 노인용 작업인지 평가도구(Loewnstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment for Geriatric population; LOTCA-G)를 이용하였고, 사회적 상호작용은 사회행동척도(Social Behavior Scale; SBS), 문제행동은 신경정신행동검사-간편형(Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Questionnaire; NPI-Q)으로 중재전 후에 평가하였다. 결과분석은 기술통계와 비모수통계를 이용하여 분석하였다. 결과 : 실험군과 대조군의 사전-사후 점수들을 비교한 결과 MMSE-K의 총점에서 두 집단 간 유의미한 차이가 있었고, LOTCA-G에서는 총점과 하위항목 중 실행력과 기억력 항목에서 유의미한 차이가 나타났음을 확인할 수 있었다. SBS의 경우 총점과 언어적, 비언어적, 대화내용의 세 가지 하위항목 모두 유의미한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났으며, NPI-Q점수를 비교한 결과 심각도와 고통정도의 총점을 포함하여 세부항목 중 초조/공격 성의 심각도와 고통정도, 우울의 고통정도 항목에서 유의한 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다(p<0.05). 결론 : 본 연구의 결과를 통하여 치매환자에게 전래동화 플래시애니메이션을 활용한 작업중심의 회상치료 프로그 램을 적용하였을 때, 인지기능유지 및 사회적 상호작용의 향상과 문제행동 완화에 효과가 있음을 확인할 수 있었다.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relations between HbA1c level and health risk factor. For analysis, 330 elderly women aged 65 years and over were recruited in Jeonla province, Korea. The subjects were classified into two groups according to their HbA1c level; the diabetic group (HbA1c level≥6.5%, n=68, 20.6%) and control group (HbA1c level< 6.5%, n=262, 79.4%). Demographic characteristics were collected, as well as information on physical measurements, blood tests for biochemical indicators, a health status and health-related life style, dietary behavior, favorite food groups, consumption frequency of food groups and nutrient intake. Educational level of the diabetic group was significantly lower than that of the control group. The height of the diabetic group was shorter, and percentage fat of the diabetic group was higher than those of the control group. In the diabetic group, the higher concentrations of creatinine and activity of alkaline phosphatase were found to be significantly unfavorable factors. Therefore, the diabetic group was assumed to be at risk of decreased liver and renal function. The self-rated health level of the diabetic group has a declining tendency, while the medicine intake was significantly higher than that of the control group, but there are no significant differences in visiting frequency of hospital and community health center. The distribution of physical activity showed a significant difference between the groups. Although there are no significant differences in nutrient intake, the diabetic group had relatively inferior nutrient intake of diet, especially vitamin C, as contrasted with the control group. In conclusion, the weight control and increasing physical activity may be effective in the prevention of the diabetes and continuous education and intervention by specialized nutritionists will be needed for diabetic patients. These results could be useful to plan effective strategies to increase the health-life expectancy and the prevention of the diabetes of Korean elderly people living in rural areas.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a nutrition education program for the elderly at a public health center located in Jinhae city. The one group pretest and posttest design was conducted using self-administered questionnaire survey. Nutrition education lessons based on social cognitive theory (2 hours/lesson, 3 times) were provided to 27 female elderly(≥65 yrs) for a month. After the nutrition education, number of exercise increased and preference for sweetness decreased significantly (p<0.05). The outcome expectations, the knowledge of nutrition (p<0.001), and behavioral capability (p<0.05) score were significantly increased. There were significant increases in all nutrient intake. NAR was increased significantly in protein, calcium and vitamin C (p<0.01), dietary fiber, iron, zinc, thiamin, niacin and folic acid (p<0.001), and riboflavin (p<0.05). INQ was increased significantly in thiamin, vitamin B6 and niacin (p<0.05), and dietary fiber (p<0.01). The score of nutrition education satisfaction was high (4.52). The results of this study suggested that the nutritional education program based on social cognitive theory had a positive effect on dietary behavior changes, and nutrition intake status among female elderly even after short-term intervention.

본 연구는 치안 약자인 노인의 범죄두려움의 수준과 범죄두려움에 관한 이론을 근거로 치안 약자 노인의 범죄두려움에 영향을 미치는 요인이 무엇인지 살펴보고 그 결과에 따라 사회복지적 개입 방안을 모색하고자 하였다. 본 연구를 위하여 한국형사정책연구원과 통계청에서 공동으로 [국민생활안전실태조 사]로 조사된 󰡔전국범죄피해조사󰡕(김은경 외, 2014)의 원자료를 갖고 2차 자료 분석을 실시하였다. 그리고 연구자가 사용하는 변수에 대한 결측값이 있는 응답자는 제외되어 총 13,317명 중 7,877명이 전체응답자로 사용되었고, 그 중 치안약자인 노인은 1,382명을 대상으로 분석을 실시하였다. 자료의 분석은 노인과 비노인의 집단 간에 범죄두려움이 차이에 대해 독립표본 T-검정(t-test)을 사용하였고, 범죄두려움에 대한 개인수준과 지역수준의 변량이 크기를 파악하기 위해 HLM으로 변량분석(ANOVA)과 주요 요인은 무엇인지 보고자 다층분석(Multilevel analysis)을 통해 분석하였다. 연구의 목적에 따라 분석한 결과, 첫째, 전체응답자의 개인적 범죄두려움(평균 2.56점) 보다 노인의 개인적 범죄두려움(평균 2.18점)이 낮게 나타났으며, 오히려 비노인의 개인적 범죄두려움이 높게 나타났다. 둘째, 범죄두려움에 관한 이론에 근거하여 사용된 변수들을 모두 회귀식에 투입하여 살펴본 결과, 개인수준 변수에서 남성보다 여성이 개인적 범죄두려움이 높았고, 학력과 취약성 인식정도가 높을수록 개인적 범죄두려움이 높게 나 타났고, 이때, 표준화 회귀계수의 값은 취약성인식(β=0.323), 성별(β=–0.169), 학력(β =0.101) 순으로 나타났다. 지역수준 변수에서 사회적 무질서와 사업체수가 증가할 때, 개인적 범죄두려움이 높게 나타났다. 따라서 치안 약자인 노인의 범죄두려움을 낮추기 위해 여성 노인에 대한 범죄 예방활동이 필요하고, 사회적 무질서를 낮추기 위해서 거리를 방황하는 불량 청소년에 대한 거리이동 상담서비스, 술에 취해 누워있는 노숙인과 만취자에 대한 안전지원 서비스 등과 지역유대를 높이기 위한 지역사회 조직화사업, 공동체 운동, 더불어 사는 마을 만들기 사 업 등이 필요하다. 또한 지역사회 범죄예방과 범죄두려움을 낮추기 위해서 치안감시, 시민감찰 등의 지역사회경찰활동 등에 사회복지적 연계방안을 모색하여 셉테드(CPTED)가 형성될 수 있도록 파트너쉽 형성이 필요하다.

본 연구는 정보사회로의 진입으로 인한 노년층 정보 불평등을 야기시키는 디지털 격 차에 대한 해소방안, 특히 미디어 소외 계층으로 노년층의 스마트 미디어 사용과 디지털 격차에 대한 이슈에 집중하여 노년층에서 발생되고 있는 스마트 미디어 사용과 관 련한 디지털 격차의 유형과 발생 요인을 분석하였다. 연구결과, 노년층 스마트 미디어 디지 털 격차의 유형은 ‘접근격차’, ‘이용격차’ 및 ‘활용격차’로 분류되어졌다. 노년층이 스마트 미 디어 사용에 있어서 발생하는 접근, 이용, 활용 등 3가지 격차에 영향을 미치는 요인을 분 석한 결과, 첫째, 접근격차에는 소득, 학력, 신체적 만족도, 사회적 만족도가 영향력을 가지 고 있었다. 즉, 접근격차의 경우 경제력과 학력이 노년층에게 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났 고, 추가적으로 신체적 만족도와 사회적 만족도가 높은 노년층이 스마트 미디어 접근이 수 월하다는 것을 발견하였다. 둘째, 이용격차의 경우 설명력을 가지고 있는 변인은 연령, 지 역, 학력, 신체적 만족도 그리고 사회적 만족도로 나타났는데, 연령이 낮을수록, 학력이 높 을수록 스마트 미디어 기본적 이용에 익숙하였으며 중소도시의 노년층이 이용에 덜 불편함 을 느끼는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 활용격차에 영향을 미치는 요인은 성별, 연령, 학력, 사 회적 만족도로 나타났고, 남성이며 연령이 낮고 고학력의 노년층이 스마트 미디어의 응용 능력이 높은 것으로 나타났다.

The purpose of this study is to propose a specialized clothes-sizing system for elderly (aged 60~79) obese women satisfying the following conditions based on the data from the fifth Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (2004): a Rohrer's index of over 1.6, a BMI of over 25, and a WHR of over 0.85. The lower bodies of elderly obese women tends to be shorter and wider than average. Particularly, their torsos from the chest to the waist tend to be more obese than other areas. According to the KS standards, the clothes-sizing system sets up its size intervals as follows: 5cm in stature, 5cm and 3cm in bust, 3cm in waist, and 3cm in hip. Based on the dualistic distribution of each section, the names of the sections indicating high distribution are suggested. For suit tops, 11 sizes are selected as distributed in the 145-155cm stature section and 91-103cm bust section. For casual tops, nine sizes are selected as distributed in the 145-155cm stature section and 90-105cm bust section. For bottoms, 11 sizes are selected as distributed in the 82-97cm waist section and 91-97cm hip section. According to the KS standards, detailed sizes are suggested in the division of basic and reference areas.

The purpose of this study was to identify correlations among the continence function, cognitive function, and activities of daily living(ADL) in elderly male patients with dementia in geriatric hospitals. The subjects were 64 patients aged 65 or above who were diagnosed with dementia among the hospitalized male patients in a geriatric hospital. For the subjects' cognitive function, a questionnaire developed for the Korean Mini Mental Status Examination(K-MMSE) was used. For the continence function and ADL, data were collected using a patient evaluation table. As a result, a lower level of cognitive function resulted in corresponding higher levels of dependence in all items of ADL except bathing(p<.05), and a lower level of cognitive function led to corresponding declines in the continence function(bowel control, bladder control)(p<.01). In addition, a higher level of dependence in ADL resulted in corresponding higher levels of difficulty in bowel and bladder control(p<.01). This study showed correlations among the cognitive function, ADL, and continence function of elderly men with dementia. The results of this study may be used as basic data for the management and treatment of hospitalized elderly male patients with dementia in geriatric hospitals.

In this study, we compared diet related attributes such as food taste preference, food consumption frequency and nutrition intake between elderly residents in their 80’s of areas in Jeollanam-do that are well known for longevity and those of a part of Seoul. Structured in-depth interviews were conducted by trained interviewers on 125 consented subjects (67 Jeonnam and 58 Seoul). Differences of groups were tested using Chi-square tests for nominal or ordinal data and t-tests and ANOVA tests for ratio data. The elderly from Jeonnam tended to sleep longer, express emotion more freely, and interact with others more often than those from Seoul. The elderly tended to prefer sweet or salty tastes, which might be highly related to serious health problems. The most frequently consumed foods were napa cabbage kimchi (2.19 times/day) and multigrain rice (1.99 times/day). Elderly from Jeonnam tended to consume garlic, milk, beans and roasted barley/corn teas less often; whereas, they consumed porridge, dried radish greens, potato, fermented fish, dried fish, pork rib, pork belly, soybean paste soup, soybean paste/Ssamjang, other kimchis, pickled vegetables, snacks, cookies, and green/black teas more often than elderly residents from Seoul. Differences in nutrition intake between the regions were greater than differences between the perceived levels of household economic status. NAR and INQ for folate were lower among elderly from Jeonnam than those from Seoul, while those for protein, vitamin C, niacin, vitamin B6 were higher. The study results indicated that elderly from Jeonnam engaged in a more diverse diet than the elderly from Seoul.

To develop an elderly diet food that can easily be chewed and swallowed, we manufactured elderly diet food using chicken breast meat with various amounts (0.9, 1.1, 1.3 and 1.5 g) of gelatin used as a viscosity agent, and evaluated their physico-chemical and sensory properties. As the amount of gelatin decreased, the lightness were increased, but the redness and yellowness were decreased. In the texture profile analysis, hardness, springiness, gumminess and chewiness were significantly increased with increased amounts of gelatin, but adhesiveness gradually decreased. Cohesiveness was no significantly difference. Free amino acid contents in elderly diet food using chicken breast meat did not show trend to increase or decrease, but the tyrosine contents were significantly decreased with increased amounts of gelatin. The sensory evaluations including taste, flavor and color were not significantly different. However, the texture and overall acceptance of elderly diet food using chicken meat containing 1.3 g of gelatin had the highest acceptance.

To investigate the preference of food of the elderly for developing processed elderly food, this study was conducted from February 2014 to March 2014 by questionnaire including dietary behaviors, food preference, and frequency of food intake to 119 elderly (49 males and 70 female) who were more than 65 years old and living in Jeonju. Most subjects ate three meals regularly and most of the subjects’ favorite meal time was lunch. The duration time of one meal was 20 min (48.74%). The most preferred taste was delicate and sweet. The subject preferred cooked rice with multi-grains, kalguksu (hot noodle), and abalone porridge to other staple foods. Almost 50% of the subjects liked soybean paste soup and stew, and the ratio of elderly who liked Chinese cabbage kimchi was 72.3%. Preference for panfried foods leaned toward pan fried fish fillet and mung bean pancake. Most subjects preferred plant foods like vegetables, lettuce, and seaweeds. The elderly in Jeonju liked roasted pork, grilled yellow croaker, and stir-fried octopus. Cooked and seasoned vegetables (namul) were the most preferred type by the elderly. Preferences for dishes and food materials were not affected by sex and ages. Most subjects preferred eating out with Korean food. Preference for eating food was selected in grilled beef ribs, a pork cutlet, sushi·broiled eels, and Chinese noodles. Western Japanese and Chinese food were preferred by an elderly subject, who was male and who liked Japanese food more than female.

목 적: 노인의 시각과 청각 기능을 검사하여 시력저하와 청력손실이 노인의 전반적인 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 파악하여 노인을 대상으로 한 안보건 정책과 시·청각 재활프로그램의 기초 자료를 마련하고자 한다. 방 법: 65세 이상 노인 50명(남: 19명, 여: 31명)을 대상으로 평가하였다. 시각과 청각 기능검사는 원거 리 시력검사, 굴절이상도, 순음청력검사를 시행하였고, 삶의 질 검사는 WHOQOL-BREF(World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF), SGDS(Short form of Geriatric Depression Scale), MMSE-K (Korean version of Mini-Mental State Examination)를 통하여 측정하였다. 결 과: 원거리시력이 저하됨에 따라 심리적인 건강과 전반적인 삶의 질이 감소되는 유의미한 결과를 보 였다(p ＜.05). 경도 원시와 경도 근시안에서 WHOQOL-BREF와 SGDS는 정상에 비해 부정적인 결과를 보 였으나 통계적으로 유의미한 차이를 보이지는 않았다(p > .05). 청력손실이 심할수록 WHOQOL-BREF, SGDS, MMSE-K의 평가 결과가 부정적으로 나타났으나 통계적으로 유의미한 차이를 보이지 않았다(p > .05). 원거리시력은 신체적 건강과 전반적인 삶의 질에서 상관계수 .36(p < .05)과 .38(p < .01)로 낮은 상관 관계를 보였고, 청력도 인지기능 점수와 상관계수 -.30(p < .05)로 낮은 상관관계를 나타냈다. 결 론: 노인의 시각과 청각의 기능저하는 삶의 질, 우울, 인지기능에 부정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나 타났다.

The aging of Korea is rapidly advancing in an unprecedented rate in the world. Indoor and outdoor safety accidents involving the elderly frequently occur, with elderly population increasing. Because the physical strength of elderly is decreased, it is necessary to develop devices that aid the everyday life of the elderly to prevent safety accidents. Among many activities, the motions of standing from and sitting on a chair require much physical strength from particular body parts, which causes an overload for particular body parts. To the elderly the repeating motion of standing from and sitting down on a chair is burdensome, because they do not have enough physical strength compare to young persons . As a result the elderly could be injured or falling during standing or sitting. Therefore, the development of a lift chair that considers the problems mentioned above is necessary to prevent the safety accidents of the elderly. The study designed a non-motorized lift chair that comfortably aids the standing and sitting down motion for the use of the elderly by reflecting the anthropometric data of the Korean elderly over 65 years old. Also the design was implemented to smoothly aid the standing motion by considering the knee angle of the elderly when standing. Because the regained strength to stand from a chair is depend on the knee angle. Unlike existing lift devices, this device utilizes a tilting mechanism that does not use electric power so that the product could be composed inexpensively than existing chairs released in the market.

본 연구는 교정시설 수형자의 범죄 유형별［재산범죄, 강력범죄(흉악), 강력범죄(폭력) 및 기타범죄］로 차이가 있을 수 있는 심리-사회적 변인들의 특성을 비교분석하여, 추후 연구에 대한 토대 제공 및 수형자 관리와 교육에 반영하려는 목적에서 수행되었다. 이를 위하여 교정시설에 수용된 총 276명의 조사 자료가 사용되었다. 그 결과, 19개 주요 측정 변인들 가운데 결혼만족, 자녀만족, 자존심욕구충족, 주관안녕 및 전반적인 삶의 만족이라는 5개 변인들이 범죄 유형별로 통계적으로 유의한 수준의 차이를 보였다. 즉, 재산범죄자들이 강력(흉악)범들에 비하여 결혼만족과 자녀만족 및 주관안녕 수준이 높았고, 자존심욕구충족 수준은 재산범죄와 기타범죄자가 강력(흉악)범들에 비하여 높았으며, 전반적인 삶의 만족 평가에서는 강력(흉악)범들이 가장 낮았을 뿐, 나머지 세 범죄 유형 간에는 차이가 없었다. 마지막으로 연구의 시사점과 앞으로의 연구방향을 논의했다.

본 연구는 사회복지적 차원에서 노인 대상 성교육 및 성상담 프로그램을 통하여 노인의 성 문제를 효과적으로 원조하는 방법을 찾고자 하는 탐색적인 연구이다. 문헌연구 및 노인 대상 성교육 및 성상담 실천현장의 전문가를 대상으로 노인 성교육 및 성상담에 대 한 인식을 묻는 포커스 그룹 인터뷰를 실시하였다. 그리고 인터뷰 결과를 근거로 성교육 및 성상담 프로그램을 구성하였으며, 노인복지회관에서 전문가에 의해 실시되는 노인들을 대상으로 한 성교육 및 성상담 프로그램의 진행과정을 관찰하였고 참가자들의 프로그램 만족도를 평가하였다. 따라서 노인들이 갖는 의사소통의 어려움, 남녀 간의 성적 차이, 성 인식의 차이에서 나타나는 문제들을 대처하기 위해 사회복지적 요인 적용 성교육 및 성상담 프로그램을 운영하였더니 사회복지적 요인 적용 프로그램뿐만 아니라 전반적인 집단프로그램에 대한 만족도가 높게 나왔으며, 노인의 성문제 해결 가능성을 예측할 수 있는 효과가 나타났다. 또한 사회복지적 요인 적용 성교육 및 성상담 프로그램은 노인의 의사소통능력 향상과 남녀 간의 성적 차이와 성 인식의 차이 이해에 영향을 줄 수 있다고 예측할 수 있다.