[영문]Depression of nursing home residents is the most common mental health problem confronting older adults. It is estimated that 12 percent of older adults in primary care settings have a major depressive disorder.Social support is a key ingredient in dealing with emotional distress and a critical in helping people to cope with all kinds of extreme circumstance. The purpose of this research study was to examine the relationships of social supports and depression among nursing home residents. The sample included 158 older nursing home residents. After controlling for the effects of demographic variables, perceived social support was found to be related to depression.. However, network size was not a predictor of depression, and the poor health status and financial stress were one of the most powerful predictors of depression. From results of this research study, for social workers who are employed in institutional-based agencies, the numberous implications of social work practices will be discussed