PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the influencing factor to self actualization in middle-aged women.
METHOD
The subjects for this study were 191 middle-aged women selected by convenience sampling in three cities. Data collection was done using a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient and Stepwise Multiple Regression.
RESULT
The results of this study were as follows: 1. The relationship between self-efficacy, social support, self esteem, motivation for achievement, parental satisfaction with children and self-actualization were found to have statistically significant positive correlations. But the relationship between depression and self-actualization were found to have statistically significant negative correlation. 2. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that the most powerful predictor was social support. Social support, motivation for achievement and self esteem accounted for 38.1% of the variance in self-actualization in middle aged women.
CONCLUSION
According to these results, it is recommended that in order to enhance self-actualization in middle-aged women, empowerment of social support, motivation for achievement and self esteem should be pursued.

The purpose of this study was to find out the differences in self efficacy and health promotion lifestyle according to Korean constitutions. Subjects of this study were 162 student of Nursing at S Junior college in Kyung-Ju. Data were collected by using interview Questionaire on April. 1999. The Measurement tools used by this researdher were Kim Sun Ho. Go Bung Hee, and Song II Bong's QSCCII (Questionaire of Sasang Constitution Classification). Sherer's self efficacy scale, and Walker et al.s HPLP(Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile) which were approved it's reliability For the purpose of the study, the collected data were analyzed by frequency, t-test, ANOVA Pearson correlation, and ANCOVA. The findings of this study was summarized as follow. 1. There was significantly differences in health promotion life-style according to demographic factor. 2. There was significantly differences in self efficacy according to the Korean constitution. Te Um In was higher than So Yang In at self efficacy. 3. There was positive correlation between self efficacy and health promotion life-style. 4. After exclusion of self efficacy, each of the Korean constitution's health promotion life-style was not difference. Based on these results, So Yang In was needed self control training because the Korean constitution's personality effected on the one's self efficacy.

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of subjects perceived health condition and practiced health promotion life style to their satisfaction with their life. For this purpose, adults were surveyed, and thereby, data were collected to be analyzed. The data were collected during the period of August-September, 1997 and a total of 200 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 162 copies were returned (return rate : 81%), Finally 57 copies were used for the analysis with 5 inappropriate ones dismissed. The data were analyzed using the SPSS PC+. The 157 subjects consisted of 65 males (41.4%) and 92 females (58.6%), and their average age was 49.39. It appeared that 59.9% of them were living with their spouse only, while 35.7% were living with children. On the other hand, 91.9% had spouses, and the majority of them(59.3) believed in Buddhisam, 35.7% of them graduated from middle school, while 31.2% finished high school. In economic terms, 25.5% of the respondents had an income of 1.01-1.50million won a month. It was disclosed that the demographic factors affecting subjects' health promotion life style were mostly type of the family, spouse, and educational background. The main demographic factor affecting their satisfaction with life was Age, while other variables showed no significant differences statistically. As a result of analyzing the correlation between perceived health condition, health promotion life styles and various factors related to satisfaction with life, it was shown that health promotion life style and perceived health condition were significantly correlated to each other statistically. And age, perceived health condition, health promotion life style, and satisfaction with life were significantly correlated to each other statistically. In conclusion health promotion life style and perceived health condition were identified as important variables in the life satisfaction of adult.