Active Ageing and Wellness among the Elderly in Panabo City

Rowena S. Lorejo
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Rowena S. Lorejo: Masters of Public Administration, University of Southeastern Philippines

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 7, 64-89

Abstract: This study assessed the active ageing status and wellness level of the elderly in Panabo City, focusing on personal, physical, social, and economic factors. A snowball technique identified 86 officers from the Senior Citizen Affairs office in each barangay as respondents. Data were collected using a survey questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis. The results revealed that senior citizens in Panabo City reported very high levels of active ageing and wellness, indicating effective services provided by the Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs in line with Republic Act No. 9257. No significant differences were found in active ageing and wellness based on culture, gender, behavioral and personal factors, physical environment, and economic factors. However, significant differences were observed for physical health and social services systems, as well as the social environment. The study revealed a strong positive correlation between active ageing and wellness among the elderly. Wellness dimensions, such as emotional, environmental, intellectual/cognitive, physical, professional/vocational, social, and spiritual aspects, were dependent on active ageing status. Moreover, Regression analysis showed that behavioral factors, personal factors, physical environment, social environment, and economics significantly predicted wellness, while culture, gender, and physical health did not. The overall findings highlight the influence of active ageing indicators, including behavioral factors, physical environment, social environment, and economics, on the wellness of the elderly in Panabo City. These results provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners in developing strategies and programs to promote active ageing and enhance the overall well-being of the elderly population.

Date: 2023
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