60대 여성의 우울감과 긍정적화훼식물추억회상이 정서적안정감에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구

As population aging accelerates, the emotional well-being of older women has emerged as a critical social issue. This study empirically examined the effects of depression on emotional stability among older women, focusing on the mediating influence of positive floral memory recall. A survey was conducted with 250 older women residing in the metropolitan area, and frequency analysis, factor analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were employed. The results indicated a significant negative correlation between depression and emotional stability, while positive floral memory recall was significantly and positively correlated with emotional stability. In the multiple regression analysis, depression was found to have a significant negative effect on emotional stability, whereas positive floral memory recall had a significant positive effect. These findings suggest that depression may act as a key factor undermining emotional stability, whereas positive reminiscence of flowers and plants may serve as a protective emotional resource. This study highlights the potential effectiveness of floral-based memory recall as an emotional intervention strategy for enhancing the emotional health of older women and provides foundational data for the development of relevant programs and policy applications.