Psychological Well-Being among Elderly in Bangladesh

Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to assess the psychological well-being of older people in Bangladesh. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 102 selected participants using convenience sampling. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews. After data collection, it was analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: it was found that the mean age of the participants was 67.52 years (SD=6.21), and higher-aged people had lower scores of psychological well-being. There were statistically significant correlations with age, family income, family members, duration of illness and Number of hospital admissions. Conclusion: The outcomes of this study will enhance older people's excellence and productivity by boosting their psychological well-being. These findings open up opportunities for studies on how psychological interventions can improve psychological well-being, ease the burden and stigma associated with sickness, and facilitate early recovery from any illness.