scholarly journals Predictors of Psychological Well-Being in Single Elderly People Living Alone Across Developmental Stages and Implications for Elderly Policy

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kang-In Yun ◽  
Miai Sung
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Psychological well-being and coping strategies of elderly people during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Beatrix Lábadi ◽  
Nikolett Arató ◽  
Tímea Budai ◽  
Orsolya Inhóf ◽  
Diána T. Stecina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
And Coping

scholarly journals A longitudinal analysis of the association between the living arrangements and psychological well-being of older Chinese adults: the role of income sources

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zi Zhou ◽  
Lun Cai ◽  
Meilan Zhuang ◽  
Y. Alicia Hong ◽  
Ya Fang
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Understanding how living arrangements may affect psychological well-being (PWB) is critical in China, a society with the largest older population in the world. However, few studies have examined the moderating effect of income sources on the relationship between living arrangements and PWB. Our aim was to examine whether living arrangements are associated with PWB and whether income sources moderate this association. Methods The data were drawn from the third (2002) to sixth (2011/2012) waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). Six questions reflecting older adults’ well-being were used to measure PWB. Living arrangements were classified as follows: living alone, living with family and living in an institution. Income sources were categorized into financially independent, supported by children, and governmental support. We performed random-effects ordinal probit models to examine the association of living arrangements with PWB and the moderating effect of income sources on this relationship. Results We included a total sample of 30,899 observations for 16,020 respondents aged 65 and over during 9-year follow-up. Older adults living with family (β = .29, p < .001) and those living in an institution (β = .34, p < .001) had stronger PWB than those living alone; moreover, support from children (β= −.24, p < .001) or from the government (β= −.08, p < .05) has a negative effect on PWB compared to the effect of financial self-support. Living in an institution with support from children (β= −.22, p < .05) led to lower PWB than living alone with financial self-support. The opposite result was observed for older adults living with their family and supported by the government (β = .16, p < .05). Conclusions Our analysis provides a significant contribution to the existing literature on the relationship between living arrangements and PWB in China. We recognize that living with family or in an institution leads to better PWB than does living alone. In addition, financial support from the government can moderate this association.

scholarly journals Psychological Well-Being of Female-Headed Households Based on Age Stratification: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in South Korea

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6445
Author(s):  
Min Kwon ◽  
HyungSeon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Social Deprivation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Female Headed Households ◽  
Age Stratification

The female-headed household is a new vulnerable group associated with health inequality. The purpose of this study was to analyze psychological well-being and related factors among Korean female-headed households based on age stratification. This was a secondary analysis of data extracted from the fifth Korean Working Conditions Survey (2017), which included a total of 9084 female-headed households. Their psychological well-being was measured by the WHO-5 well-being index. A total of 39.8% of female-headed household workers were psychologically unhealthy. Among them, 2.2% of those aged 15–30 years old, 8.1% aged 30–50 years old, and 29.5% over aged 50 years old were unhealthy. In the age group of 15–30 years old, depression/anxiety was negatively associated with psychological well-being. In the age group of 30–50 years old, living alone, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression/anxiety were negatively associated with psychological well-being. In the age group over 50 years old, low education level, living alone, low income, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression/anxiety were negatively associated with psychological well-being. The psychological well-being perceived by female households is complex and goes beyond economic poverty and dependent burdens. Therefore, a multidimensional support strategy should be included in the concept of social deprivation, and a preventive approach is needed to establish a support system.

Problems Reported by Relatives in a Community Study of Dementia

1990 ◽  
Vol 156 (6) ◽  
pp. 835-841 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. O'Connor ◽  
P. A. Pollitt ◽  
M. Roth ◽  
C. P. B. Brook ◽  
B. B. Reiss
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Study ◽  
Psychological Well Being

The supporters of 120 demented elderly people completed rating scales of the frequency and severity of the problems they faced, the amount of strain they experienced and their psychological well-being. Problems and strain increased with the degree of dementia. Problems relating to physical dependency, forgetfulness and inertia were relatively common, while disturbed behaviours were relatively uncommon. Physical dependency and disturbed behaviour were less well tolerated than forgetfulness and inertia, but all problem categories were positively associated with measures of strain. Wives reported more problems and strain than husbands, and co-resident children were under greater strain than children who lived independently.

Reminiscence, Psychological Well-Being, and Ego Integrity in Portuguese Elderly People

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 1063-1080 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Marina Afonso ◽  
Bélen Bueno ◽  
Manuel Joaquim Loureiro ◽  
Henrique Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ego Integrity ◽  
Psychological Well Being

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.

Seasonal changes in psychological well-being in an elderly population

1997 ◽  
Vol 171 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Eagles ◽  
Isabella H. McLeod ◽  
A. Stuart Douglas
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Seasonal Fluctuation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Mood Changes

BackgroundLittle is known about seasonal fluctuations in psychological well-being among elderly people.MethodOver a period of 21 months, 1466 elderly people completed the General Health Questionnaire and the Leeds Scales for Depression and Anxiety. Scores during the winter months (December to February) were compared with those during other months of the year.ResultsScores on all scales were significantly higher during the winter months, but there was no difference in rates of caseness. Unlike younger populations, elderly women did not exhibit greater seasonality in well-being than did elderly men.ConclusionsElderly people exhibit a small seasonal fluctuation in psychological well-being, which is probably of little clinical importance, and there is no gender difference. The findings support the contention that seasonal mood changes are most pronounced among females of reproductive age.

scholarly journals Living alone and psychological well-being in mid-life: does partnership history matter?

2014 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
pp. 403-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dieter Demey ◽  
Ann Berrington ◽  
Maria Evandrou ◽  
Jane Falkingham
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
History Matter
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