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Daily living functioning, social engagement and wellness of older adults

Author(s) / Creator(s)

Zainab, Noor
Naz, Humaira

Abstract / Description

Aim: The present study aim to investigate the contributing role of daily living functioning and social engagement in enhancing wellness and various dimensions of wellness in older adults. Method: A correlational research was designed. Socio-demographic data was collected. Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Lubben Social Network Scale, and Perceived Wellness Survey were administered on a sample of 112 participants, including 56 men and 56 women. Results: A correlation analysis found positive correlations between daily living functioning, social engagement and wellness of older adults. The results of regression analysis concluded that both the daily living functioning and social engagement predicted wellness and domains of wellness as well. Conclusion: The obtained results indicate that older adults who are self-reliant lead a more satisfied life in old age and demonstrate to be more adjusted to the effects of aging.

Keyword(s)

older adults daily living functioning social engagement wellness

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Date of first publication

2017-08-04

Journal title

Psychology, Community & Health

Volume

6

Issue

1

Page numbers

93–102

Publisher

PsychOpen GOLD

Publication status

publishedVersion

Review status

peerReviewed

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Citation

Zainab, N., & Naz, H. (2017). Daily living functioning, social engagement and wellness of older adults. Psychology, Community & Health, 6(1), 93–102. https://doi.org/10.5964/pch.v6i1.213
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Zainab, Noor
  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Naz, Humaira
  • PsychArchives acquisition timestamp
    2018-12-06T06:49:18Z
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    2018-12-06T06:49:18Z
  • Date of first publication
    2017-08-04
  • Abstract / Description
    Aim: The present study aim to investigate the contributing role of daily living functioning and social engagement in enhancing wellness and various dimensions of wellness in older adults. Method: A correlational research was designed. Socio-demographic data was collected. Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Lubben Social Network Scale, and Perceived Wellness Survey were administered on a sample of 112 participants, including 56 men and 56 women. Results: A correlation analysis found positive correlations between daily living functioning, social engagement and wellness of older adults. The results of regression analysis concluded that both the daily living functioning and social engagement predicted wellness and domains of wellness as well. Conclusion: The obtained results indicate that older adults who are self-reliant lead a more satisfied life in old age and demonstrate to be more adjusted to the effects of aging.
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  • Publication status
    publishedVersion
  • Review status
    peerReviewed
  • Citation
    Zainab, N., & Naz, H. (2017). Daily living functioning, social engagement and wellness of older adults. Psychology, Community & Health, 6(1), 93–102. https://doi.org/10.5964/pch.v6i1.213
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  • ISSN
    2182-438X
  • Persistent Identifier
    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12034/1946
  • Persistent Identifier
    https://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.2312
  • Language of content
    eng
  • Publisher
    PsychOpen GOLD
  • Is version of
    https://doi.org/10.5964/pch.v6i1.213
  • Keyword(s)
    older adults
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  • Keyword(s)
    daily living functioning
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  • Keyword(s)
    social engagement
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  • Keyword(s)
    wellness
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  • Dewey Decimal Classification number(s)
    150
  • Title
    Daily living functioning, social engagement and wellness of older adults
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  • DRO type
    article
  • Issue
    1
  • Journal title
    Psychology, Community & Health
  • Page numbers
    93–102
  • Volume
    6
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