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ASSESSING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND DEPRESSION IN ELDERLY A PREDICTIVE STUDY

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2021(VI-II).05      10.31703/grr.2021(VI-II).05      Published : Jun 2021

Assessing the Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Depression in Elderly: A Predictive Study

Abstract

    The purpose of this research is to investigate the association of perceived social support (PSS) and depression in middle and older aged people. A random sample of 126 elderly persons, age between 40 years to 75 years, were selected from different areas of Karachi. A demographic data sheet was administered along with study scales. To explore the relationship, correlation coefficient and linear regression were applied. Findings revealed a significant negative relationship between perceived social support and depression (p<.000) in middle and older-aged adults and in male and female middle and older-aged adults, respectively. Further, the analysis revealed that PSS has the potential to bring .09%, .10%, and .06% change in depression among the whole sample and among elderly males and females. Provision and utilization of adequate support systems for the elderly can be beneficial in treating emotional problems and enhance the well-being of this population.

    Perceived Social Support, Depression, Middle and Older Adults

    (1) Umara Rauf
    Department of Psychology, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Uzma Sarwar
    Department of Psychology, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rafit Saheed
    School of Public Policy, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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