Adaptation and Initial Validation of the BRCS in an Elderly Spanish Sample

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Tomás ◽  
J. C. Meléndez ◽  
P. Sancho ◽  
T. Mayordomo
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Coping Resources ◽  
Coping Behaviors ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Positive Adaptation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Coping Scale ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency

Resilience is understood as a dynamic process encompassing positive adaptation within the context of adversity. This study examined the validity of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS), a 4-item measure designed to capture tendencies to cope with stress in a highly adaptive manner, in an elderly Spanish population. A total of 133 elderly people from an association of retired persons in Valencia (Spain) provided the responses for the validation study. The factorial validity of the scale was tested using confirmatory factor analysis, with a single dimension of resilience with adequate fit indexes emerging from this analysis. The BRCS has adequate internal consistency both at the scale and item levels. The criterion-related validity of the scale was established by correlating resilient coping with measures of coping resources and psychological well-being. The correlations with measures of personal coping resources (e.g., optimism, helplessness, self-efficacy), pain-coping behaviors, and psychological well-being were in the expected direction, and were statistically significant and large. In conclusion, the adaptation into Spanish of the BRCS seems to be a reliable and valid measure of resilient coping in the elderly population, and it could potentially be used in both clinical practice and research in the elderly.

Association Between Cognitive Resource and Psychological Well-Being in the Elderly

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuyuki Gondo ◽  
Yukie Masui ◽  
Hiroki Inagaki ◽  
Takeshi Nakagawa
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Cognitive Resource

Patterns of Social Relationships and Psychological Well-being among the Elderly

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiko Takahashi ◽  
Junko Tamura ◽  
Makiko Tokoro
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Type Method

On the premise that social relationships among elderly adults differ in terms of the most significant, dominant figure, this study aimed to examine: (1) whether there were qualitative differences in supportive functions between family-dominant and friend-dominant affective relationships, and (2) whether “lone wolves”, who were deficient in human resources, had difficulties in maintaining their well-being. A total of 148 Japanese, over the age of 65, both living in communities and in institutions were individually interviewed about their social relationships using a self-report type method, the Picture Affective Relationships test, and their well-being was assessed using Depression, Self-esteem, Life satisfaction, and Subjective health scales. Results showed that there were no differences in psychological well-being between family-dominant and friend-dominant participants, but those who lacked affective figures had lower scores in subjective well-being than did their family-dominant and friend-dominant counterparts. The generalisation of these findings to other cultures is discussed.

scholarly journals “EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUPACTIVITIES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING AMONG ELDERLY LIVING IN SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES, UTTRAKHAND”

2020 ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
Divya Gaur ◽  
J. ManoRanjini ◽  
Grace Madonna Singh
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Elderly Living ◽  
Old Age Homes

Ageing is a phase when an individual faces many physical and psychological changes with the passing of years that ultimately affects their life style and their health status also1. Psychological problems and changes in psychological health can directly affect daily activities of the person as he or she will not be able to carry out those activities with their full potential. And due to the less awareness and information about the psychological problems and treatment, they lack to access the services and treatment properly3. Method- Quantitative research approach was adopted; total 61 participants were selected through Consecutive sampling technique. Data was collected by administering Socio- demographic Performa, and Ryff’s Psychological well being scale. The data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result- In the present study the psychological well being of people residing in elderly homes before the intervention was assessed using interview method. Results shows that majority of sample (91.8%) had good psychological well being , followed by average (8.19%) psychological well being during pre- intervention assessment. Where the post intervention level of psychological well being was found very good in 100% sample. Conclusion- The study concludes that the elderly who are residing in retirement homes without family have some sort of decrease in psychological well being for many reasons they are not able to adjust in the demographic shift and lose their well being. After getting involved in activities, elderly psychological well being was improved to some extent. For all the elderly living in selected old age homes, it’s found that getting involved in group task or activities is a good and effective way to overcome the situation, and it has helped to improved their psychological wellbeing.

scholarly journals Social Well-Being at School: Development and Validation of a Scale for Primary Education Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidon Moliner ◽  
Francisco Alegre ◽  
Alberto Cabedo-Mas ◽  
Oscar Chiva-Bartoll
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Education Students ◽  
European Universities ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
International Audience ◽  
Fit Indexes ◽  
School Attitude ◽  
Development And Validation

This study presents the development and validation of a scale for Primary Education students that measures social well-being. A seven-factor structure was defined, with the factors being: achievement, cooperation, cohesion, coexistence, attitude towards school, attitude towards diversity and solidarity. 14 experts from independent European universities participated in the validation process of the scale. The 38-item scale showed considerable reliability (Cronbach’s alpha =0.91). The confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the original seven-factor structure with consistent goodness and badness of fit indexes. The promising results in this study suggest that this scale may be suitable for an international audience.

scholarly journals Prediction of Psychological Well-Being of the Elderly Based on the Power of Stress Management and Social Support

Salmand ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-109
Author(s):  
Abdollah Moatamedy ◽  
Ahmad Borjali ◽  
Maryam Sadeqpur ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals Socio-Contextual Factors as Determinants of Psychological Wellbeing of Selected Aged in South Africa: A Moderating Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Arazeem Abdullahi ◽  
Anathi Ntozini ◽  
Rotimi Oguntayo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Black Communities ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Global Health Issue ◽  
The Relationship

The psychological wellbeing of the elderly has become an important global health issue. This study investigated the socio-contextual factors moderating some dimensions of psychological well-being (self-acceptance, purpose in life, environmental mastery and autonomy) among 301 selected aged in South Africa. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were deployed to select the respondents (93 males and 208 females) in Buffalo city, South Africa. A questionnaire pack which included the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale (RPWBS) and the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) were utilised. The study found a significant relationship between physical activity and psychological wellbeing of the elderly. However, ethnicity could moderate the relationship between physical activity and the dimensions of psychological wellbeing. Recreational activities, particularly in Black communities, must be improved to encourage participation in physical exercise.

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