scholarly journals Helping Attitude and Psychological Well-Being in Older Widowed Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Fernandes ◽  
Nandini Sanyal ◽  
Amtul Fatima
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Old Age Homes

The aim of the present study was to explore the relationship between helping attitude and psychological well-being, and to determine if there are significant differences in helping attitude and psychological well-being between older widowed women living with their families and those living in old age homes. This study focused on the six dimensions of psychological well-being proposed by Ryff (1989b).A purposive sampling method was employed to select older widowed women aged between 65 – 74 years (20 living with families and 20 in old age homes). The Helping Attitude Scale (Nickell,1998) and the Psychological Well-being Scales (Ryff, 1989) were administered to the participants to measure the two variables. The obtained data were statistically treated using Product Moment Correlation and t-test. The study found that there is a significant correlation between helping attitude and purpose in life in older widowed women living with their families. It was also found that older widowed women living with their families scored significantly higher than older widowed women living in old age homes in two dimensions of the psychological well-being scales: environmental mastery and self-acceptance. Such an understanding may be helpful in designing intervention programmes to foster and maintain well-being in older widowed women.

scholarly journals “EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUPACTIVITIES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING AMONG ELDERLY LIVING IN SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES, UTTRAKHAND”

2020 ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
Divya Gaur ◽  
J. ManoRanjini ◽  
Grace Madonna Singh
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Elderly Living ◽  
Old Age Homes

Ageing is a phase when an individual faces many physical and psychological changes with the passing of years that ultimately affects their life style and their health status also1. Psychological problems and changes in psychological health can directly affect daily activities of the person as he or she will not be able to carry out those activities with their full potential. And due to the less awareness and information about the psychological problems and treatment, they lack to access the services and treatment properly3. Method- Quantitative research approach was adopted; total 61 participants were selected through Consecutive sampling technique. Data was collected by administering Socio- demographic Performa, and Ryff’s Psychological well being scale. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result- In the present study the psychological well being of people residing in elderly homes before the intervention was assessed using interview method. Results shows that majority of sample (91.8%) had good psychological well being , followed by average (8.19%) psychological well being during pre- intervention assessment. Where the post intervention level of psychological well being was found very good in 100% sample. Conclusion- The study concludes that the elderly who are residing in retirement homes without family have some sort of decrease in psychological well being for many reasons they are not able to adjust in the demographic shift and lose their well being. After getting involved in activities, elderly psychological well being was improved to some extent. For all the elderly living in selected old age homes, it’s found that getting involved in group task or activities is a good and effective way to overcome the situation, and it has helped to improved their psychological wellbeing.

scholarly journals Examining the Relationship between Gender and Psychological Well-Being

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Mohsen Khanbani ◽  
Asghar Aghaee ◽  
Mohsen Gol Parvar
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Living Together ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was" Examine the relationship between gender and psychological well-being" (Self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery and personal growth) among married men and women in Isfahan.The research sample included men and women who have been living together for 5 to 10 years.For this purpose, the sample consisted of 231 couples based on a multi-stage sampling selected and studied.The research method was descriptive, causal-comparative. Research tools was Psychological well-being questionnaire Reef (2009).The results showed that there was significant difference between men and women in positive relations with others, environmental mastery and personal growth (p≤0.01) . But there was no significant relationship in self-acceptance and Autonomy.

scholarly journals Depression and Psychological Well-Being among Living Institutionalized and Non- Institutionalized Elderly

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Srisailamaiah. M ◽  
Suresh. K ◽  
Srikanth Reddy. V
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Old Age Homes

India is fast developing country. The elderly population is large and increasing due to development of health care facilities. Elderly people are facing physical, psychological and health issues due to economic impairment, urbanization, modernization. Globalizations have brought lifestyle changes which resulted in disintegration of joint family system and alternative living arrangements for elderly have come forward. Living in old age homes is becoming an option for elderly. This study is an attempt to find out the mean difference between depression and psychological well being among institutionalized and non- institutionalized elderly. To realize the objectives and to test the hypotheses formulated, two tools were used to assess depression and psychological wellbeing The Geriatric depression Inventory (Holroyd & Clayton, 2000), and Psychological Wellbeing Scale (Bhogley & Prakash, 1995), were used on elderly population. For purposes of the present study, a total sample of 60 were taken out of which 30 were ( 60+ years )  elderly people  from old age homes and 30 were  (60+ y ears) from non- institutionalized elderly from Tirupati in Chittoor district ,Andhra Pradesh. ‘t’-test was applied to check the difference of depression and psychological well being and the Karl-person ‘r’ method used to check the correlation. Result revealed significant differences in depression and psychological well being with respect to institutionalized and non- institutionalized elderly. While co-relation between depression and psychological well-being reveals -0.68, negative correlation.

scholarly journals Spirituality and Psychological Well-being of Elderly: Gender Perspective

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ritu Singh ◽  
Niharika Bisht
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Residential Setting ◽  
Gender Perspective ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Old Age Homes

The present study was undertaken to assess the differences in the level of spirituality and psychological well-being among institutionalized and non- institutionalized elderly (above 65 years of age) across gender. The study was based on the sample of 200 respondents: Institutionalized elderly (n1=100) drawn from the Society Registration Act (SRA) recognized old age homes of Uttarakhand through census method and equivalent sample of non-institutionalized elderly (n2=100) drawn through lottery method from the nearby localities adjacent to the old age homes. The level of spirituality and psychological well-being was assessed through standardized scales. The findings of the study revealed that females irrespective of residential setting were found to have higher levels of spirituality whereas males irrespective of residential setting were found to have significantly higher level of psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Relationship Between Psychological Capital Perception, Psychological Well-Being and Job Satisfaction of Teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neslihan Kurt ◽  
Ayşe Ottekin Demirbolat
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between psychological capital, psychological well-being and job satisfaction of teachers. The research is a descriptive study in relational screening model. The research model includes three variables; one independent variable (psychological capital) and other two dependent variables (job satisfaction and psychological well-being). In the structural model, job satisfaction variable may also be expressed as mediator variable. The study population consists of 12714 teachers working in official secondary schools in seven central districts in Ankara Province in 2017-2018 academic year. Sample of the population is selected by multi-stage sampling method. Stratified sampling method is used in the first stage and simple random sampling method is used in the second stage. Sample size is calculated as at least 384 teachers. In the research, Psychological Capital Scale developed by Luthans, Youssef & Avolio (2007b); Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire developed by Weiss, Dawis, Lofquist & England (1967) and Psychological Well-Being Scale developed by Ryff (1989) were used as data collection tools. Scales which are pre-implemented within the scope of the research yielded valid and reliable results. Data analysis was done with SPSS 23.0 and LISREL 8.87 statistics software packages. According to the results obtained from the research, it was determined that teachers’ psychological capital perception was “good” and their job satisfaction and psychological well-being are “high”. According to the results of the analysis by means of structural equality modelling, it was determined that teachers’ psychological capital perception affects their job satisfaction and psychological well-being levels positively and predicts them significantly; and it was also determined that job satisfaction has a partial mediator role in the relationship between teachers’ psychological capital perception and their psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Control Yourself! Examining the Dimensions of Eudaimonic Psychological Well-Being as Related to Locus of Control Using Structural Equation Modeling

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 246-255
Author(s):  
Tionna M Hough ◽  
Heather A Labansat ◽  
Tyler Forest Moore ◽  
Rene Wallace ◽  
Kristina Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance ◽  
Six Dimensions ◽  
The Relationship

Current literature on the relationship between locus of control (LOC) and psychological well-being (PWB) consistently demonstrates that individuals with an internal LOC generally report experiencing greater psychological well-being than externally-oriented individuals. However, there is minimal depth of understanding regarding the specific dynamics of this well-established relationship. The aims of the present quantitative study were (a) to replicate and provide support for the existing knowledge on the relationship between these two factors and (b) to use a structural equation model (SEM) to further explore the relationship between LOC and the six dimensions in Ryff’s model of eudaimonic PWB, which are combined to assess one’s psychological welfare. Using cross-sectional survey methodology, 267 adult participants were recruited through convenience and snowball sampling to anonymously complete a series of questionnaires online. A Pearson r bivariate correlation analysis examining the relationship between PWB and LOC revealed a significant negative correlation between the two constructs (r = -.280, p = .001). This finding replicates previous research, where individuals with an internal LOC reported experiencing significantly greater PWB, while individuals with an external LOC reported significantly less PWB. In order to further examine how the six factors of PWB (self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth) relate to LOC, a SEM was performed. Although all six dimensions of PWB show significant negative correlations with LOC, environmental mastery, self-acceptance, and purpose in life were the most impactful on the relationship between these two constructs, as they were shown to have higher significance in the SEM. Considering the SEM suggests that environmental mastery, self-acceptance, and purpose in life are the most weighted factors of PWB’s correlation to LOC, possible interventions on these factors in a clinical or applied setting may see improvement in the relationship between PWB and LOC.

Interaction and Well-Being in Old Age: Is it Quantity or Quality That Counts?

1987 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Critical Determinant ◽  
Per Se ◽  
The Relationship

This article explores the relationship between two dimensions of social interaction and well-being, controlling for the key antecedent variables of health and income. The two dimensions of interaction relate to the quantity and adequacy of social contact. Using more comprehensive indicators of social interaction than are generally available, the results indicate that it is the respondent's assessment of the adequacy of his or her social contact, rather than the amount of social contact per se, that is a critical determinant of well-being in old age.

scholarly journals Educational Level and Financial Status: Decisive Factors for Level of Spirituality and Psychological Well-being among Elderly

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ritu Singh ◽  
Manisha Mehra
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
Comparable Sample ◽  
Socio Economic Factors ◽  
Old Age Homes

Aim: The present study aims to assess the level of spirituality and psychological well being among institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly across their educational level and financial status. Sample: For the current study, a total of 200 elderly including institutionalized elderly (n1 =100) and a comparable sample of non-institutionalized elderly (n2 =100) were drawn through census and lottery methods respectively. Sample Selection: The institutionalized elderly were selected from Society Registration Act (SRA) recognized old age homes of Uttarakhand and non-institutionalized elderly were drawn from the nearby localities adjacent to the old age homes. Tools: Level of spirituality and psychological wellbeing of the respondents was assessed using Spiritual Belief Scale by Deshmukh and Deshmukh (2012) and Psychological Well Being Scale by Sisodia and Choudhary (2012) respectively. Results: Analysis of level of spirituality among elderly across educational qualification revealed that spirituality increased significantly with higher education. Graduate elderly were significantly more spiritual than those less educated and post graduates were observed to be even significantly more spiritual than graduates. Same trend was observed on psychological well being component. Graduate elderly were significantly more psychologically well than those less educated and post graduates were observed to be even significantly more psychologically well than graduates. Comparison across financial status revealed that elderly with fixed regular income had higher spirituality and psychological well being as compared to those with no fixed regular income. Conclusion: Socio-economic factors like educational level and financial status are strong determinants of level of spirituality and psychological well being among elderly. Spirituality and psychological well being both pave way for smooth ageing. They provide support for counterbalancing the inefficiencies caused by ageing.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Emotional Support With Psychological Well-Being In Students In Vocational High Schools

Academia Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faizatul Agustina ◽  
Widyastuti Widyastuti
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Support ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Correlational Approach ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to determine the relationship between emotional support and psychological well-being in students. This research method is quantitative with a correlational approach. The variables in this study are emotional support as the independent variable and psychological well-being as the dependent variable. This research was conducted at SMKN 1 Grati with a sample of 333 students who were taken by the sampling method used was probability sampling method with simple random sampling technique. namely the sampling technique by providing equal opportunities for each element. Data analysis was performed by Pearson product moment correlation analysis using SPSS 23 for windows program. The results showed that there was a positive relationship between emotional support and psychological well-being for students at SMKN 1 Grati. The results showed that the correlation coefficient was 0.562 with a significance level of 0.000 <0.05, which means that the hypothesis in this study can be accepted. With an effective contribution of 31.6%, which means that emotional support affects the level of psychological well-being of students.

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