A Study to Assess the Psychosocial Problems and Happiness with a view to Develop a Video on Diversional Therapy among the Elderly Living in Selected Community in New Delhi
Journal Title: International Journal of Nursing & Midwifery Research - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
ntroduction: The elderly is prone to psychosocial problems due to harassment, ill treatment, exploitation, separation, living alone, lack of family ties and social network which can have a bad impact on the well-being and the quality of life. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the psychosocial problems and happiness among the elderly with a view to develop a video on diversional therapy. Methods:The quantitative approach was adopted for the study with a descriptive survey design. Research variables were psychosocial problems (depression, anxiety, loneliness and self- esteem) and happiness among elderly. The sample comprised of 100 elderly in Pul-Prahladpur, an urban area of Delhi selected through non-probability purposive sampling technique. House to house survey and face to face interview were used to collect data using a Structured Interview Schedule and standardized Oxford Happiness Scale. Results: The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Majority of the study subjects i.e. 65% were in the age group 60-70 years and 59% were females. 44% of them had moderate psychosocial problems. Anxiety was ranked 1st, depression was ranked 2nd, loneliness was ranked 3rd and low self- esteem was leastprevalent out of all the other psychosocial problems. There was a significant negative relationship between the types of psychosocial problems and happiness. Conclusion:The study findings revealed that females were more prone to psychosocial problems as compared to males. Majority of the elderly had anxiety followed by depression, loneliness and low self-esteem. Happiness was found more in males as compared to females.
Authors and Affiliations
Walter Mohita, Urmila D Bhardwaj, Rajlaxmi Nishant Kurian
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- EP ID EP674677
- DOI 10.24321/2455.9318.201917
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