The impact of resiliency on mental health and quality of life among older adults in Thailand

• Main Authors: Paul Ratanasiripong (Author), Nop Ratanasiripong (Author), Monpanee Khamwong (Author), Sarinya Jingmark (Author), Ploenpit Thaniwattananon (Author), Pennapa Pisaipan (Author), Ladda Sanseeha (Author), Nongnaphat Rungnoei (Author), Wallapa Songprakun (Author), Asawinee Tonkuriman (Author), Suchart Bunyapakorn (Author)
• 格式: 圖書
• 出版: College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: article
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總結

Purpose - The aim of this study was to examine the impact of resiliency and associated factors on the mental health and quality of life among older adults in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach - This cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,800 older adults (M = 69.3, SD = 7.2) from nine provinces across all regions of Thailand. Each participant completed an anonymous paper-based survey that included demographic data, work activities, health behaviors, social support, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS) and World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment for Older Adults (WHOQOL-OLD). Findings - Through hierarchical multiple regression, resiliency, social support, exercise and work hours per week were found to be significant predictors of mental health: depression (F (6, 520) = 19.38, p < 0.001, adjusted R2 = 0.17); anxiety (F (6, 520) = 18.64, p < 0.001, adjusted R2 = 0.17); stress (F (6, 521) = 12.91, p < .001, adjusted R2 = 0.12). Five predictors of quality of life were identified through hierarchical multiple regression: resiliency, social support, exercise, age and family economic status. These predictors explained 35% of the variance, F (5, 1655) = 178.44, p < 0.001, adjusted R2 = 0.35. Originality/value - Based on the results of this study, a comprehensive Wellness Program was designed to improve the mental health and quality of life of older adults in Thailand. This Wellness Program included five components: Volunteer Program, Resiliency Building Program, Social Support Program, Exercise Program, and Financial Education Program.

Item Description

0857-4421
2586-940X
10.1108/JHR-02-2021-0099