Kesejahteraan Psikologis Lansia Janda/Duda Ditinjau dari Persepsi Terhadap Dukungan Sosial dan Gender

Abstract

The death of spouse brings major changes in the life of the wife/husband that may affect their psychological well-being. To maintain their psychological well-being within an optimum level, elderly will seek sources of social support in their lives. This study aims to test the correlation between perceived social support and psychological well-being in elderly and to investigate gender differences in perceived social support and psychological well-being. This study comprised 112 elderly (78 widowers; 34 widows), members of the Healthy Elderly Community of the Indonesian Red Cross, Semarang City. Data were collected using the Perceived Social Support Scale (32 items; α = 0.97) and Psychological Well-being Scale (33 items; α = 0.92). Simple regression analysis was applied to test the correlation between two variables and student t-test was used to compare data from male and female groups. The results revealed a positive and significant correlation between perceived social support and psychological well-being in elderly (r = 0.739; p < 0.001). Perceived social support explained 54.6% of the psychological well-being. T-test revealed gender differences in perceived social support and psychological well-being in elderly. The widows perceived social support better than the widowers (t(35) = 3.594; p < 0.001), the widows also showed higher psychological well-being than the widowers (t(42) = 2.944; p = 0.004).

The Social Needs of the Elderly in South Bangka

“…The other research conducted by social support can sustain psychological well-being. Social support in the form of close relationships with others can be a supporting factor for psychological well-being for elderly (Winnubust in Desiningrum, 2014). When the elderly getting social support, they will feel loved, cared for and appreciated so that psychological well-being will get better as well.…”

“…Need of succorance is related to the social support received by elderly. The study conducted by Winnubust (in Desiningrum, 2014) stated that social support is inseparable from close relationships with others and social support becomes a dominant factor for elderly's psychological well-being. Desiningrum (2014) said that elderly will feel loved, cared for and appreciated when getting social support so that it can support psychological well-being.…”

“…The study conducted by Winnubust (in Desiningrum, 2014) stated that social support is inseparable from close relationships with others and social support becomes a dominant factor for elderly's psychological well-being. Desiningrum (2014) said that elderly will feel loved, cared for and appreciated when getting social support so that it can support psychological well-being. Soepardjo (in Hakim & Hartati, 2014) stated that no matter what the situation is, as a parent, they must be cared by their own family.…”

Hubungan Grandparenting Style Terhadap Kesejahteraan Psikologis Lansia Di Gabungan Organisasi Lansia

“…Dengan demikian, untuk meningkatkan kualitas grandparenting style maka perlu juga melakukan peningkatan kualitas kesejahteraan psikologis. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan oleh Desiningrum (2015) menunjukkan bahwa salah satu cara yang dapat dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas kesejahteraan psikologis pada lansia adalah dengan cara pemberian dukungan sosial. Dukungan social yang dimaksud tidak hanya dari keluarga, namun juga bisa dari teman sebaya.…”

Pengaruh Penerapan Kombinasi Self Help Group dan Penggunaan Mobile Messaging Apps terhadap Kualitas Hidup Klien Gagal Ginjal Kronik di Ruang Hemodialisa RST dr. Reksodiwiryo Padang

“…Kondisi ini akan menimbulkan perasaan cinta dan peduli yang dapat menurunkan berkembangnya penyakit baik fisik maupun psikologis. (11) Dalam Self Help Group, anggota kelompok akan menemukan berbagai solusi untuk mencegah dan mengatasi masalah atau keluhan yang dirasakan. SHG juga dapat meningkatkan kemampuan anggota kelompok untuk memahami masalah antara anggota kelompok dan saling membantu untuk meningkatkan status kesehatan.…”