Wang J J, Snyder M, Kaas M
FooYin Institute of Technology, 151 Chinh-hsuen Road., Ta-Liao Hsiang, 83101, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan.
Int J Nurs Stud. 2001 Jun;38(3):339-47. doi: 10.1016/s0020-7489(00)00072-9.
This study examined the stressors and stress levels, loneliness, and depression experienced by Taiwanese rural elders and determine if differences in the level of stress were associated with specific person-environmental characteristics. The relationship between stress and depression was also explored. A total of 201 older rural community residents participated in the study. Findings showed that rural elders experienced a number of stressors related to health and family issues. Differences in the degree of stressfulness of individuals differed by gender, educational level, living arrangement, and socioeconomic status (SES). Findings in this study also showed that there was a high association among stress level, depressive symptoms, and mood status. The findings of this study will assist community health policy-makers in determining the need for health-related services for rural elders experiencing these problems.
本研究调查了台湾农村老年人所经历的压力源、压力水平、孤独感和抑郁情况，并确定压力水平的差异是否与特定的个人-环境特征相关。同时还探讨了压力与抑郁之间的关系。共有201名农村社区老年居民参与了本研究。研究结果表明，农村老年人经历了许多与健康和家庭问题相关的压力源。个体压力程度的差异因性别、教育水平、居住安排和社会经济地位（SES）而异。本研究的结果还表明，压力水平、抑郁症状和情绪状态之间存在高度关联。本研究的结果将有助于社区卫生政策制定者确定为经历这些问题的农村老年人提供与健康相关服务的必要性。
