The relation of power and well-being in Korean adults

Nurs Sci Q. 2008 Jul;21(3):247-54. doi: 10.1177/0894318408319277.

Abstract

The researchers examined the relation of power and well-being in a sample of 881 men and women living in South Korea. Rogers' science of unitary human beings, Barrett's theory of power, and Gueldner's theoretical perspective of well-being served as the theoretical rationale. The hypothesis was supported by a significant positive correlation between power and well-being (r = .52, p < .001). Reliabilities by Cronbach's alpha were .96 for the Power as Knowing Participation in Change Tool and .84 for the Well-Being Picture Scale. Well-being can be facilitated by enhancing person's power as knowing participation in change.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult / psychology*
  • Attitude to Health*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Holistic Health
  • Humans
  • Korea
  • Models, Nursing
  • Nursing Theory
  • Personal Satisfaction*
  • Philosophy, Nursing
  • Power, Psychological*
  • Self Concept
  • Young Adult