Abstract
Social support prevents mental and psychological distress of elderly people. Elderly individuals are revered and respected by family and friends. Many moral values elderly people can acquired through their relations with their children, friends and relatives. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social support and morality among community dwelling elders. The study followed a descriptive correlational research design. It was conducted on 240 elders, at Damanhour and Alexandria governorate elders’ clubs. Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and The Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale (PGCMS) scales were used to collect the data of this study. The results revealed that there is a significant relationship between elders perceived social support and their level of morality.It was concluded that, there is a significant relation between morals and multi-dimensions perceived social support among community dwelling elders. There is a significant relation between Sons/daughters, relative visits and having friends and multidimensional perceived social support and morality. Recommendations encompassed that increasing numbers of elders’ clubs with sufficient financial support; will permit elders to engage in club activities. Family members should respect the elders’ decisions, appreciate their personal achievements, as it will reflect that elders are still valued, wanted and useful; this will increase their feeling of satisfaction and enhance their morals. Elders must be encouraged to participate actively in the economic, political, social and cultural life of their societies. Keywords: Social support, Morality, community dwelling elders DOI : 10.7176/JHMN/70-02 Publication date: January 31 st 2020
Highlights
According to WHO, the population aged 60 and over is expected to increase from 600 million to an estimated 2 billion by 2050 (WHO, 2012a). (1) In Egypt, it was reported that the relative number of elders aged 60 and more, was about 4.5 millions in 2008, 4.8 million in 2010 and 9% in 2015
Nurse should be aware with issues that affect elders’ health. (23,24) Nurses play a significant role in promoting elders functional, physical, social engagement and mental wellness and providing high quality safe care through implementing group interventions, such as healthy aging classes, to help individuals to cope more effectively with the life events of elders and educate the public regarding how to help elders to age successfully that can be achieved by high social support and high level of morals.(25,26) In relation to this issue; this study aimed to investigate the relationship between social support and morality among community dwelling elders
A study done by Moein B et al 2018(6) revealed that marital status showed a significant relationship with social support
Summary
According to WHO, the population aged 60 and over is expected to increase from 600 million to an estimated 2 billion by 2050 (WHO, 2012a). (1) In Egypt, it was reported that the relative number of elders aged 60 and more, was about 4.5 millions in 2008, 4.8 million in 2010 and 9% in 2015. Elders may suffer from issues such as loneliness, depression, anxiety, and, physical and mental problems due to “automated” life that characterizes the modern world ; residence alone or with others in small homes, reduced number of children or children’s immigration to other cities. Such concerns illustrate the need to pay attention to the elders age group, provide them with necessary support, examine and evaluate their needs in all aspects of life. Levels of interaction and social support can affect satisfaction and general health of elders. (6)
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