Lorestan University Of Medical Sciences
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Introduction& Purpose: Self-esteem as a predictor of physical and mental health is influenced by social factors. People in old age limit their relationships to family members and friends, however, it is not clear which of the members of the social network affects the self-esteem of people in old age. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between perceived social support and self-esteem of the elderly residents of Khorramabad in 2023.
Methods: In this descriptive analytical study, 340 elderly people of 60 years and older in Khorramabad were examined by random cluster sampling method. Research data were collected using demographic information form, Abbreviated mental test score, Zimet perceived social support questionnaire and Rosenberg self-esteem questionnaire. Independent t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient and linear regression were used to analyze the data using SPSS22 software.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of the age of the elderly was 69.51 ± 7.55. In terms of gender, 175 of them (51.5%) were women. 235 people (69.1%) were married. The results of the study showed that the variable of total social support, social support of family and friends, has a direct and significant relationship with self-esteem (p<0.001). Also, there was a significant relationship between education with self-esteem (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Perceived social support from family and friends plays an important role in the self-esteem of the elderly, especially the lonely ones. It is recommended that the elderly and families protect and develop their family relationships and friendships to have better mental health.
Methods: In this descriptive analytical study, 340 elderly people of 60 years and older in Khorramabad were examined by random cluster sampling method. Research data were collected using demographic information form, Abbreviated mental test score, Zimet perceived social support questionnaire and Rosenberg self-esteem questionnaire. Independent t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient and linear regression were used to analyze the data using SPSS22 software.
Results: The mean and standard deviation of the age of the elderly was 69.51 ± 7.55. In terms of gender, 175 of them (51.5%) were women. 235 people (69.1%) were married. The results of the study showed that the variable of total social support, social support of family and friends, has a direct and significant relationship with self-esteem (p<0.001). Also, there was a significant relationship between education with self-esteem (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Perceived social support from family and friends plays an important role in the self-esteem of the elderly, especially the lonely ones. It is recommended that the elderly and families protect and develop their family relationships and friendships to have better mental health.
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Geriatric Medicine
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