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Path Analysis Testing the Development of Personality and Psychological Well-being Model
1School of Nursing and Health Professionals, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, MO, USA.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|June 9, 2020
Summary
Family and spiritual well-being significantly impact personality development and psychological well-being in older adults. These factors influence coping strategies, ultimately affecting mental health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Gerontology
- Sociology
Background:
- Understanding factors influencing psychological well-being in older adults is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Personality development and its interplay with well-being are complex and influenced by social and spiritual factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test a model examining the development of personality and psychological well-being in older adults.
- To identify the influence of family interaction and spiritual well-being on personality and subsequent coping strategies.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, descriptive study design.
- Data collected from 448 older adults in a Midwest US community using structured questionnaires.
- Path analysis employed to examine the proposed model, with SPSS 23 used for reliability and descriptive statistics.
Main Results:
- Family interaction and spiritual well-being demonstrated significant positive influences on personality.
- Personality, in turn, significantly influenced the selection of coping strategies.
- Coping strategies significantly impacted psychological well-being and suicidal ideation outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Family interaction and spiritual well-being are critical determinants of psychological well-being in older adults.
- These factors indirectly influence mental health outcomes through their impact on personality and coping mechanisms.
- The study highlights the interconnectedness of social, spiritual, personal, and psychological factors in aging.
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