Relationship between Body Image, Growth Mindset, Grit, and Successful Aging in Korean Elderly: Moderated Mediation Effect of Hope

Authors

  • Yeoun Kyoung Hwang1, Chang Seek Lee2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v20i1.707

Keywords:

Elder, Body image, Growth mindset, Grit, Hope, Successful aging, Moderated Mediation, PROCESS macro. Forward head posture, Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises, McKenzie exercise, Neck stabilization exercise, Spinal structure

Abstract

Background/Objectives: This study examines the moderated mediation effect of hope on the relationship between body image, growth mindset, grit, and successful aging in 422 elderly people in Korea.
Method/Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistics analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and moderated mediation effect analysis were done using SPSS Win.25.0 and PROCESS macro version 3.4.
Findings: First, there was a statistically significant positive correlation between body image, growth mindset, hope, grit, and successful aging. Second, hope moderated the mediating effect of growth mindset and grit in the relationship between body image and successful aging.
Improvements/Applications: This result shows that the body image of the elderly in Korean society influences successful aging through growth mindset and grit. It will be a way to increase successful aging.

Author Biography

  • Yeoun Kyoung Hwang1, Chang Seek Lee2

    1Professor for Academic Research, Multicultural Education and Welfare Institute, Hanseo University, 31962, Korea, 2Professor, Dept. of Health, Counseling and Welfare, Hanseo University, 31962, Korea

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Published

2020-04-09

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2020): Medico Legal Update

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Relationship between Body Image, Growth Mindset, Grit, and Successful Aging in Korean Elderly: Moderated Mediation Effect of Hope. (2020). Medico Legal Update, 20(1), 2196-2202. https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v20i1.707