The Influence of Perceived Burdensomeness and Thwarted Belongingness on Self-integrity in Older Adults: The Moderated Effect of Sense of Control through Loneliness

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the moderated mediating effect of sense of control through loneliness on the relationship among perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness and self-integrity in older adults. 230 older adults(65 and over) in senior-related facilities located in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do participated and 199 data analyzed by multiple regression analysis and PROCESS model 14. There was the mediating effect of loneliness the relationship between perceived burdensomeness and self-integrity, and also the mediating effect of loneliness the relationship between thwarted belongingness and self-integrity was found. Lastly there was the moderated mediating effect of sense of control through loneliness on the relationship among perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness and self-integrity. It suggested that the effects of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness on self-integrity through loneliness were found to vary according to the level of self-control. Based on these research results, proposals for direction of intervention in counseling for older adults to achieve successful aging, significance and limitations of the study, and implications of subsequent studies were discussed.