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Social well-being of institutionalized elderly persons
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1984
Summary
This study introduces the Social Well-Being Scale to assess social needs in older adults. The scale effectively measures perceived social well-being, predicting psychological health in institutionalized seniors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Social Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Assessing social well-being in institutionalized older adults is crucial for their overall health.
- Existing measures may not adequately capture the nuances of social needs for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Social Well-Being Scale (SWS).
- To measure the extent to which institutionalized older persons perceive their social needs as being met.
Main Methods:
- Scale development and validation using a sample of institutionalized older adults.
- Statistical analysis to examine the relationship between scale scores and demographic/health variables.
Main Results:
- The Social Well-Being Scale scores are not influenced by age or sex in individuals over sixty-five.
- Scale scores effectively differentiate individuals based on race, health status, and living arrangements.
- The Social Well-Being Scale scores demonstrate predictive validity for psychological well-being.
Conclusions:
- The Social Well-Being Scale is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing social well-being in institutionalized older adults.
- Social needs perception is influenced by factors beyond age and sex, including race, health, and living situation.
- Improved social well-being is linked to better psychological health in this population.
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