Relationship between Morality, Happiness, and Social Support among Elderly People

Faculty Nursing Year: 2022
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Journal: Middle East Current Psychiatry Middle East Current Psychiatry Volume:
Keywords : Relationship between Morality, Happiness, , Social Support    
Abstract:
Background: Various factors influence the lives of elders, such as social support, which is critical in preventing physical, psychological, and social difficulties. This study aimed to examine the relationship between morality, happiness, and social support among elderly people. A descriptive correlational design was used in carrying out this study. This study was conducted at the Geriatric Social Club in El-Qawmia; Zagzig City, Alsharkia Governorate. A purposeful sample of 235 elders was recruited for this study. Four tools were used to collect data A structured interview questionnaire, Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale (interview version), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. Results denoted that less than half of studied elders had moderate score as regards morale scale and perceived social support. As well, less than three fifths of them had moderate score regards total happiness. There were statistically significant relations between morality and age, income, chronic diseases, and taking medication. Perceived social support was positively statistically significantly related with elders’ gender, marital status, chronic diseases, medication, and income. There were statistical significant relations between elderly happiness level and working condition, income, and with whom they live. Elders’ perceived social support was highly positively statistically correlated with happiness and morality. Conclusions It was concluded that these variables were positively correlated with each one, where increasing perceived social support and feeling of happiness associated with enhancing feeling of morality among elders. The perceived social support and happiness were the key co-existences of elders' morality. Recommendations it is recommended to implement caring and training programs focusing on enhancing social support in order to develop morale among elders. The country should provide various kinds of assistance to the elderly, such as counselling services. Key words: Social Support, Happiness, Morality, Elderly.
   
     
 
       

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