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The Relationship Between Self-Directedness And Health Promotion In The Elderly, Barbara L Hulsman
The Relationship Between Self-Directedness And Health Promotion In The Elderly, Barbara L Hulsman
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With the number of people living longer and with more chronic problems, it is important that health educators examine who they are educating as well as the methods and circumstances of the education. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between self-directedness and health promotion in the elderly. A convenience sample of 108 elders who use Senior Centers in rural East Tennessee comprised the study group. The sample was asked to complete the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale, the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II, and a demographic information survey at a regular meeting of a Senior Center. A …