RETRACTED: Social influences on the psychological well-being of elderly individuals

Mohammad Shahadat Hossen and Siti Fatimah Binti Salleh

Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, 2024, vol. 7, issue 4, 315-332

Abstract: PurposeThis research aims to analyze the primary social factors influencing the mental health and happiness of older adults. Specifically, the paper identifies the elements of social influences on the psychological well-being of elderly individuals.Design/methodology/approachEmploying a quantitative research methodology, survey data were collected to examine the psychological well-being of older adults, utilizing SPSS software version 28.0 for data analysis.FindingsPsychological well-being in the elderly is intricately linked to personal, cognitive, emotional and social aspects. Seniors experiencing reduced loneliness, ample communication opportunities, active social engagement and living with family members demonstrate higher levels of psychological well-being. Surprisingly, details of daily activities in senior age showed little impact on psychological well-being.Research limitations/implicationsThe research results may lack generalizability due to the chosen approach, prompting a need for further testing of proposed propositions.Originality/valueThis study fulfills an identified need to explore how psychological well-being is established in an elderly society, shedding light on critical social determinants.

Keywords: Psychological well-being; Elderly life satisfaction; Elderly social inclusion; Social factors of well-being; Mental health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/JHASS-01-2024-0010

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