Social Interactions and Elderly Quality of Life in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 2
Abstract
This study aimed at understanding the relationship between social interactions and elderly quality of life. There were 100 elderly involved in the study consisted of elderly aged 60 years and over. Data were collected through survey, interviews and focus group discussion. Social interactions for elderly were classified into three categories, (1) liveliness in the community, (2) sports activities, and (3) special activities of the elderly. Quality of life was determined by using four domains defined by the World Health Organization, (1) Physical, (2) Psychology, (3) Social Interactions, and (4) Environment where the elderly live. The results showed that elderly who were active in the community either in social or religious activities had a better quality of life than those who were not. The same finding was found for those who were active in sports. Regular exercise was found to give the biggest impact to quality of life for elderly, at all domains. Qualitative information revealed that social interactions among elderly had helped them out of solitude and loneliness. Being together with other elderlies had allowed them to share stories and feelings which made them happy and felt healthy inside.
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Bernard . , Gufran Dharma Dirawan, Nurlita .
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