Social Support for and Psychological Wellbeing of Older People in Nursing Homes
Keywords:
social support, psychological wellbeing, older persons, nursing homesAbstract
Abstract:
Objective: To study the correlation between social support for and psychological wellbeing of older people in nursing homes.
Design: Descriptive correlational study research.
Methodology: The participants were 110 older people residing in government-run nursing homes in upper-northern Thailand. The participants were recruited using the simple random sampling method from November 2018 to January 2019. Data were collected using a demographic data recording from, a social support questionnaire, and a psychological wellbeing questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation coeffcient were used for data analysis.
Results: The participants received a moderate level of social support and displayed a moderate degree of psychological wellbeing. Social support was found to have a signifcant positive relationship with psychological wellbeing (r = .60, p < .01).
Recommendations: Healthcare providers in nursing homes should assess the quality of social support for older people and evaluate their psychological wellbeing. Emotional support, promotion of self-esteem, and participation in a mutual obligation network are highly recommended methods of enhancing their psychological wellbeing.
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1. Prasartkul P. Situation of the Thai elderly 2017. Bangkok:Institute for Population and Social Research; 2018.
(in Thai)
2. Rojananan J. The government manpower is promptly engaged in aged society. The 1st Academic Seminar;
2019 Jan 28; Nonthaburi. [cited 2019 Apr 22]. Available from: https://www.ocsc.go.th/preparefor-aging-society. (in Thai)
3. Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI). The situation of the elderly in Thailand is worrisome.
Abandons, work struggles, and poor health are increasing. ThaiPR.net. 2007 Apr 12 [Internet].[cited 2019 Apr 22]. Available from: https://www.ryt9.com/s/prg/108553. (in Thai)
4. Choowattanapakorn T, Kunaviktikul W, Pothiban L. Pathway of admission to the home for the aged.
Nursing Journal 2004;35:36-45. (in Thai)73
5. Sasat S, Choowattanapakorn T, Pukdeeprom T, Lertrat P, Aroonsang P. A study of institutional long-term
care for older persons in Thailand. Bangkok: Health Systems Research Institute, Foundation of Thai Gerontology Research and Development institute; 2009. (in Thai)
6. Kochsiripong P. Mental health problem of older persons in Ban Bang Khae Social Welfare Development
Center for Older Persons [Dissertation]. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University; 2010. (in Thai)
7. Punyim J. Quality of life and demand of the elderly in nursing home, Nakhon Pathom Province [Dissertation].
Nakhon Pathom: Silpakorn University; 2014. (in Thai)
8. Ryff CD. Psychological well-being in adult life. Curr Dir Psychol Sci 1995;4(4):99-104.
9. Ingersoll-Dayton B, Saengtienchai C, Kespichayawattana J, Aungsuroch Y. Psychological well-being Asian style: the perspective of Thai elders. Ann Arbor: Population Studies Center, University of Michigan; 2001. Report No. 01-474.
10. Kumer SP. Psychological well being and marital adjustment: a study on elderly couples in post parental stage of life. Indian J Gerontol 2015;29(1):77-90.
11. Chida Y, Steptoe A. Positive psychological well-being and mortality: a quantitative review of prospective
observational studies. Psychosom Med 2008; 70(7):741-56. doi:10.1097/PSY.0b013e31818105ba. PubMed PMID: 18725425.
12. Chow HP. Growing old in Canada: physical and psychological well-being among elderly Chinese
immigrants. Ethn Health 2010;15(1):61-72. doi:10.1080/13557850903418810. PubMed PMID:20077241.
13. Sirotamarat P. Loneliness, self effcacy, social supportand psychological well-being of the elderly at Amphoe
Mueang, Nonthaburi Province [Dissertation]. Bangkok:Kasetsart University; 2010. (in Thai)
14. Silsungworn O, Tepsuriyanont S, Chaichanawirote U,Siripornpibul. Influencing factors of psychological
well-being in older adults. Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences 2014;8(3):80-91. (in Thai)
15. Hengudomsub P, Watanasin D, Srisopa P, Kangchai W. Factors predicting psychologicalwell-being of community-residing older adults. Thai Pharm Health Sci J 2017;12(2):57-67.
16. Wijitsiri P, Sawangsopakul B. Wisdom, social support and psychological well-being of elderly in the elderly
club at WatSarod Rat Burana District, Bangkok. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities 2012;
38(2):139-51. (in Thai)
17. Petburi P, Somprasert C, Othaganont P. The effect of a social support program on the mental health of the elderly. Journal of Nursing and Health Care 2017;35(2):188-97. (in Thai)
18. Cobb S. Social support as a moderator of life stress. Psychosom Med 1976;38(5):300-14.
19. Schaefer C, Coyne JC, Lazarus RS. The health-related functions of social support. J Behav Med 1981;
4(4):381-405.
20. Thanakwang K. Social networks and social support influencing health-promoting behaviors among Thai
community-dwelling elderly. Thai Journal of Nursing Research 2008;12(4):243-58. (in Thai)
21. Leung K, Chen C, Lue B, Hsu S. Social support and family functioning on psychological symptoms in
elderly Chinese. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2007;44(2): 203-13. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2006.05.001.
PubMed PMID: 16854478.
22. Kahn RL, Goldfarb AI, Pollack M, Peck A. Brief objective measures for the determination of mental
status in the aged. Am J Psychiatry 1960;117:326-28. doi: 10.1176/ajp.117.4.326. PubMed PMID:
13750753.74
23. Polit DF, Beck CT. Nursing research: generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008.
24. Wongkeenee W, Chintanawat R, Sucamvang K. Factors predicting active ageing among population
of Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province. Nursing Journal 2013;40(4):91-9. (in Thai)
25. Ingersoll-Dayton B, Saengtienchai C, Kespichayawattana J, Aungsuroch Y. Measuring psychological well-being:
insights from Thai elders. Gerontologist 2004; 44(5):596–604.
26. Burns N, Grove SK. The practice of nursing research: conduct, critique, & utilization. 5thed. St. Louis:
Elsevier Saunders; 2009.
27. Heylen L. The older, the lonelier? Risk factors for social loneliness in old age. Ageing & Society
2010;30:1177-96.
28. Boonkerd S, Rabampho P, Deenuanpanao S, Naksranoi S, Paikoh K. The relationship between social support
and depression of the elderly in the elderly home. Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses 2018;19(1):
182-90. (in Thai)
29. Portero CF, Oliva A. Social support, psychological well-being, and health among the elderly. Educ
Gerontol 2007;33:1053-68.
30. Phillips DR, Siu OL, Yeh AG, Cheng KH. Informal social support and older persons’ psychological wellbeing in Hong Kong. J Cross Cult Gerontol 2008; 23(1):39-55. doi: 10.1007/s10823-007- 9056-0. PubMed PMID: 18228121.
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พุทธมาตย์ ฤ, จินตนาวัฒน์ โ, โปธิบาล ล. Social Support for and Psychological Wellbeing of Older People in Nursing Homes. J Thai Nurse midwife Counc [Internet]. 2020 Jan. 9 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];35(1):61-74. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJONC/article/view/202557
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