Title |
Psychological well-being in non-dependent active elderly individuals and its relationship with self-esteem and self-efficacy
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Published in |
Ciência & Saúde Coletiva, January 2019
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DOI | 10.1590/1413-81232018241.35302016 |
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Authors |
María Mesa-Fernández, Javier Pérez-Padilla, Cristina Nunes, Susana Menéndez |
Abstract |
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological well-being, self-efficacy and self-esteem in non-dependent individuals over the age of 60. The participants included 148 seniors between 60 and 96 years of age. Data were collected through the following questionnaires: autonomy and physical and social activity scale, self-efficacy for aging scale, self-esteem scale, and the Spanish version of the wellness psychology scale. The results suggest that psychological well-being was not associated with age, but with a set of psychological factors. Psychological well-being was associated with health perception, physical and sports activities, self-efficacy, self-esteem and autonomy. The last three variables are predictors of psychological well-being. Consequently, self-efficacy and self-esteem are considered promoters of physical, psychological and social well-being, encouraging participation in physical and sports, recreational, social and cognitive activities promoting wellness and, ultimately, active aging. |
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Student > Bachelor | 10 | 14% |
Student > Master | 7 | 10% |
Student > Postgraduate | 4 | 5% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 5% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 3 | 4% |
Other | 9 | 12% |
Unknown | 36 | 49% |
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Psychology | 15 | 21% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 7 | 10% |
Social Sciences | 4 | 5% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 3 | 4% |
Sports and Recreations | 3 | 4% |
Other | 5 | 7% |
Unknown | 36 | 49% |