Table 1 General characteristics of participants (N = 312)
Characteristics | Categories | n (%) | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (year) |  |  | 77.93 ± 6.11 |
|  | 65–74 | 104 (33.3) |  |
|  | 75–84 | 160 (51.3) |  |
|  |  ≥ 85 | 48 (15.4) |  |
Sex | Male | 95 (30.4) | Â |
| Â | Female | 217 (69.6) | Â |
Marriage | Married | 166 (53.2) | Â |
| Â | Bereavement or divorce | 146 (46.8) | Â |
Education | No school | 58 (18.6) | Â |
| Â | Elementary school | 166 (53.2) | Â |
| Â | Middle school | 59 (18.9) | Â |
|  |  ≥ High school | 29 (9.3) |  |
Religion | None | 119 (38.1) | Â |
| Â | Buddhism | 115 (36.9) | Â |
| Â | Christianity | 65 (20.8) | Â |
| Â | Others | 13 (4.2) | Â |
Family cohabitation | Living alone | 130 (41.7) | Â |
| Â | Living with family | 182 (58.3) | Â |
Working condition | Full time | 31 (9.9) | Â |
| Â | Part time | 47 (15.1) | Â |
| Â | Without job | 234 (75.0) | Â |
Monthly income (n = 303; 10,000 won) |  < 50 | 160 (52.8) |  |
|  | 50–99 | 94 (31.0) |  |
|  |  ≥ 100 | 49 (16.2) |  |