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International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2018, Volume : 6, Issue : 6
First page : (492) Last page : (496)
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.7146

A Study on Psychological Well Being of Elderly Living in Institutional and Non – Institutional Settings

S. Poorna Sujini¹* and Bilquis² 

¹M.Sc. Student Dept. of HDFS, College of Home Science, Guntur
²Associate Professor &.  Head of  Dept. of HDFS, College of Home Science, Guntur
*Corresponding Author E-mail: Sujinireddy1403@gmail.com
Received: 18.10.2018  |  Revised: 23.11.2018   |  Accepted: 1.12.2018  

 ABSTRACT

Ageing is an inevitable developmental phenomenon bringing along a number of changes in the physical, psychological, hormonal and the social conditions. The aged become increasingly dependent on others. Psychological well-being refers to how people evaluate their lives. There are several psychological and social factors that have been linked to increased individual life expectancy and quality of life in old adults. The sample size of 60 of which  30 from Institutions and  30 from Non- Institutions was collected in Guntur District . Rfyy psychological well-being scale and Beck depression scale were used to measure the psychological well-being of elderly. Results showed that there was a significant difference in  psychological well-being of elderly living in Institutions and Non-Institutions.  

Key words: Health, Hormonal, Ageing, Guntur Distric.

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Cite this article: Sujini, S.P. and Bilquis, A Study on Psychological Well Being of Elderly Living in Institutional and Non – Institutional Settings, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.6(6): 492-496 (2018). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.7146