scholarly journals Family Support and Loneliness among Older Persons in Multiethnic Malaysia

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Kimm Lii Teh ◽  
Nai Peng Tey ◽  
Sor Tho Ng
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
National Policy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Using Data

This study investigates factors affecting older persons’ state of loneliness in multiethnic Malaysia using data from the 2004 Malaysian Population and Family Survey, the first nationally representative sample in Malaysia. The study sample was extracted to include Malays, Chinese, Indians and other Indigenous groups aged 60 and above, and who had children (n= 1791). Cross tabulations and ordinal logistic regression methods were used in the analysis. Among the ethnic groups, older Malays were more likely than their Chinese and Indian counterparts to experience loneliness. Loneliness was found to be associated with age, marital status, education level, sources of income, health status, and physical limitations. Among older people, feelings of loneliness were inversely related with coresidence with adult children and participation in religious activities. Sociodemographic changes have eroded the traditional family support system for the elderly, while social security remains inadequate. This study shows the important role of family in alleviating loneliness among older people. Hence the need to promote and facilitate coresidence, as well as participation in religious activities, and a healthy lifestyle as a priority strategy is in line with the objectives of the National Policy for the Older People.

scholarly journals Sex with robots: A not-so-niche market for disabled and older persons

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 228-232
Author(s):  
Adamantios Koumpis ◽  
Thomas Gees
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Older People ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Deep Roots ◽  
Value System ◽  
Sex Robots ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Sex Toys

AbstractIn this article, we present our experiences from research into the healthy ageing and well-being of older people and we report on our personal opinions of robots that may help the elderly to have sex and to cope with isolation and loneliness. However, and while there is a growing industry for sex robots and other sex toys and gadgets, there is also a growing concern about the ethics of such an industry. As is the case with pornography, the concept of sex robots may be criticized, yet it has deep roots in human civilization, with erotic depictions that date back to the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Ages. So the need for an artefact that would offer sexually relevant functionality is not new at all. But what might be new and worrying is the potential for using artificial intelligence in sex robots in ways that might cause a repositioning of our entire value system. Such a threat is not related to the proliferation of sex robots per se but to the use of robots in general and in a variety of other fields of application.

Psychosexual Dysfunction in the Elderly

1992 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan H. Spence
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sex Therapy ◽  
Helping Professionals ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Psychosexual Dysfunction

The area of psychosexual dysfunction in the elderly has been relatively ignored and very little research has been conducted into the aetiology, assessment, and treatment of such disorders. Many negative attitudes have been held traditionally relating to the sexual behaviour of older people, and this may account for the reluctance of many elderly clients to seek help, and for the lack of attention paid by helping professionals. The number of referrals for sex therapy from older persons is now beginning to increase, and evidence confirms that the majority of healthy older persons remain sexually active and sexually capable throughout their later years. Although there is a marked lack of empirical research, case studies suggest that cognitive-behavioural approaches offer promise in the treatment of psychosexual dysfunction in the elderly. Factors are discussed that relate specifically to older clients in the application of a cognitive-behavioural approach to assessment and therapy.

Twin and Sibling Attachment in a Nationally Representative Sample

2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 308-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Chris Fraley ◽  
Caroline M. Tancredy
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Inclusive Fitness ◽  
Identical Twins ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attachment Figure ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Using Data

The objective of this research was to evaluate the hypothesis that twin relationships are attachments, using data from a nationally representative sample. The results indicated that twin siblings were more likely than nontwin siblings to be attached to their siblings. Moreover, analyses indicated that both attachment theoretical and inclusive fitness perspectives are necessary for explaining these findings. Namely, twins were more likely to be attached than nontwin siblings, as expected from an attachment perspective. But identical twins were more likely than fraternal twins to be attached to one another, as might be expected from an inclusive fitness perspective. Cross-sectional analyses indicated that older people are less likely than younger people to use their sibling as an attachment figure compared to younger people and that married adults are less likely to use their sibling as an attachment figure than nonmarried people.

scholarly journals Elderly Muslim Wellbeing: Family Support, Participation in Religious Activities, and Happiness

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-82
Author(s):  
Taufik Taufik ◽  
Ajeng N. Dumpratiwi ◽  
Nanik Prihartanti ◽  
Daliman Daliman
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
Healthy Elderly

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of family support and participation in religious activities on the happiness of elderly muslims. Background: An increase in the number of older age people should be balanced with the increased quality of their life. The quality of life is influenced by internal factors such as self-quality, as well as external factors such as family support and religious activities. Objective: The objective of this research was to identify differences in the level of happiness of elderly muslims based on several factors: Work, health, salary, Islamic study, and marriage. Methods: Three hundred and ten elderly muslims (133 male, 177 female) participated in this study. Respondents were selected by simple random sampling of the elderly muslim population in seven districts in Central Java province, Indonesia. Results: The results showed 1) there was a correlation between family support and participation in religious activities and the happiness of elderly Muslims, 2) a healthy elderly person has a higher level of happiness than a sick elderly person; elderly who partake in Islamic studies one to two times a week have higher happiness than the elderly who do not; the retired elderly have the highest happiness compared to the elderly who still work and the elderly who do not (the lowest level of happiness), and there was no difference in the level of happiness in terms of salary and marriage. Conclusion: Family support and participation in religious activities are the main predictors of subjective well-being in the muslim elderly. In addition, there are other predictors such as health and participation in Islamic studies.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of the Elderly Caring Model as an Intervention to Prevent the Neglect of the Elderly in the Family

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (14) ◽  
pp. 2365-2370
Author(s):  
Ezalina Ezalina ◽  
Rizanda Machmud ◽  
Nusyrwan Effendi ◽  
Yantri Maputra
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
The Family

BACKGROUND: The increasing number of older people is racing against diseases and problems that accompany the elderly, so it is very important to check the care of the elderly. Family concern as a caregiver is needed in carrying out care for the elderly to ensure that the elderly are not neglected. AIM: The study aims to determine the effectiveness of the elderly caring model as an intervention to prevent the neglect of the elderly in the family. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The quasi-experimental design with the pre-control group non-equivalent test post-test was the provision of training in the elderly caring model by comparing 2 groups namely the intervention group using the module and control group without using the module. The sample is a family that has an elderly (age ≥ 60 years) who are the main caregivers of the elderly with a total of 50 people each for each group taken by multistage cluster sampling. Data collection through questionnaires to determine the variables of family older people about family support, family health assignments, social relations, and elderly social activities and preventive behavior of elderly neglect. Data analysis used the independent sample t-test and general linear model report measure (GLM-RM) test for repeated measurements. RESULTS: The results showed that there was an influence of the caring elderly model on increasing family support in the elderly, increasing family health duties on the elderly towards increasing social relations and social activities in the elderly and neglecting the neglect behaviour of the elderly in the family (p-value = 0,000). Improve the behaviour of preventing neglect of the elderly in the family compared to groups that do not use modules where the value of p = 0,000. CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that the elderly caring model effectively prevents my employees from neglecting the elderly in the family.

Zinc intake and status in Austria in the light of different reference values

2017 ◽  
Vol 87 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 169-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Elmadfa ◽  
Alexa L. Meyer ◽  
Timo Kuen ◽  
Karin Wagner ◽  
Verena Hasenegger
Keyword(s):  
Reference Values ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Zinc Status ◽  
Dietary Zinc ◽  
Zinc Intake ◽  
Antioxidative Status ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Using Data

Abstract. Zinc has been identified as a critical micronutrient also in high-income countries. There is still some uncertainty about the evaluation of zinc sufficiency due to divergent daily intake reference values. We wanted to exemplify this issue using data from the Austrian Study on Nutritional Status 2012. Plasma zinc concentrations were measured in a nationally representative sample of 872 persons aged 6–80 years (55.5 % female). Dietary zinc intake was estimated from two 24h dietary recalls. Additionally, parameters of the antioxidative status (plasma malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidative capacity) and activities of alkaline phosphatase (AP), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px)) were determined. Zinc status was marginal in schoolchildren (40 % of boys and 22 % of girls) and in elderly (28 % of men and 33 % of women). Dietary zinc intake was also unsatisfactory in these groups with 38 % of boys and 32 % of girls and 64.5 % of older men below the nationally recommended intake levels. However, the adequacy of zinc intake varied with different reference values. Adults were more likely to meet the D-A-CH reference values and those from the European Food Safety Authority than the recommendations of the International Zinc Nutrition Consultative Group (IZiNCG) and the Institute of Medicine, whereas children met the IZiNCG values best. Zinc status correlated weakly with AP activity (r = –0.298, p < 0.001) and some antioxidant status markers (CAT, MDA, GSH-PX, SOD), especially in the elderly (MDA: r = –0.527, p < 0.001, and SOD: r = –0.466, p = 0.002). Our results suggest a suboptimal zinc supply in Austria particularly among schoolchildren and older adults.

Psychosocial wellbeing and reasons for retirement in Sweden

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
MIKAEL NORDENMARK ◽  
MIKAEL STATTIN
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Panel Survey ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Psychosocial Wellbeing ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Market Factors ◽  
Do So

ABSTRACTGiven the increased heterogeneity of the transition from work to retirement, this study aimed to analyse the associations between different reasons for retirement and psychosocial wellbeing as a pensioner. The study used data from the Swedish Panel Survey of Ageing and the Elderly (PSAE), a nationally representative survey of the living conditions of older people in Sweden. The results show that almost one-half of all pensioners cited health problems as a contributory reason for ceasing work. Furthermore, those who retired for ‘push’ reasons, such as health problems or labour market factors, experienced lower psychosocial wellbeing than those who retired for other reasons. Moreover, the results show that those who were able to influence the time of their retirement enjoyed better psychosocial wellbeing than those who had little or no opportunity to do so. This was true when controlling for other factors relevant to the wellbeing of pensioners. The results lend support to the argument that, if a man's retirement is instigated because his skills are no longer required, there will be a decidedly negative effect on his wellbeing – and that this effect is stronger than the equivalent impact on a woman's wellbeing. In relation to previous findings in this field, the results make it clear that retirement is far from a uniform process or state.

Fear of Crime Among the Elderly: Foresight, Not fright

1998 ◽  
Vol 5 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 277-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Werner Greve
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Other ◽  
Physical Vulnerability ◽  
Objective Risk ◽  
Victims Of Crime ◽  
The One

The seemingly paradoxical result that despite their much lower objective risk of criminal victimization older persons show significantly higher fear of crime than younger ones has become a commonplace within criminology in the last two decades. It is argued that this so-called ‘victimization-fear-paradox’ can be resolved by theoretically and empirically differentiating cognitive, affective, and behavioral aspects of fear. Additionally, gerontological concepts partially explain the linkage between objective risk of victimization and fear on the one hand and age and fear on the other. In particular, arguments from a gerontopsychological perspective reveal that older people are by no means irrational but, on the contrary, behave in an adequately cautious way because they know about their higher physical vulnerability. It is due to their carefulness that older people are in fact less often victims of crime than younger ones. Results from a nationwide representative victim-survey in Germany are presented in order to support and illustrate these arguments. It is concluded that a closer look at the concept of ‘fear of crime’, as well as at the victimological data, explains a finding which seems to be unexpected from the ‘paradox's’ point of view: fear of crime is not a major problem of the elderly's daily life.

scholarly journals Being treated like ‘waste’ during the ‘golden years’: Practical-theological perspectives

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petria M. Theron
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
South African ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The South ◽  
The Status ◽  
African Context ◽  
Practical Theological

The South African Government published the Older Persons Act no. 13 of 2006. The objectives of the Act are inter alia to maintain and promote the status, well-being, safety and security of older persons, to maintain and protect their rights and to combat abuse of older persons. This act is indispensable, as the elderly (people of 65 and older) form a growing segment of the South African population (4.767% in 1996 − 5.019% in 2011). They are in many regards extremely vulnerable, as they often face negative views regarding older people, experience discrimination, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Many atrocities are committed against them and one hears horror stories of older people who are abused and/or neglected by their own children and/or other people. One could almost say that these people, during their so-called ‘golden years’, are treated like ‘human waste’. I will investigate this phenomenon and attempt to interpret it within the South African context. I will then identify certain biblical guidelines to orientate one’s attitude towards old age and the elderly. To conclude, I will propose strategies to prevent elder abuse and restore human dignity to them.

scholarly journals Influence of healthy lifestyle behaviors on life satisfaction in the aging population of Thailand: a national population-based survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirinya Phulkerd ◽  
Sasinee Thapsuwan ◽  
Aphichat Chamratrithirong ◽  
Rossarin Soottipong Gray
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Life Satisfaction Score

Abstract Background Understanding the influence of healthy lifestyle behaviors on population-level life satisfaction is few known in the aging population, especially in low- and middle-income countries in Asia. The objective of our study was to analyse the association of lifestyle behaviors with life satisfaction in a nationally-representative sample of older persons in Thailand. Methods The sample was obtained from a baseline phase of a nationally-representative, longitudinal survey of the Thai population. The study employed a multistage sampling technique to recruit study participants age 60 years or older from the five geographic regions of Thailand. In this study, 1460 adults age 60 years or older from 3670 households successfully completed face-to-face interviews by trained staff with a structured questionnaire. Information on self-reported life satisfaction, lifestyle behaviors, and sociodemographic characteristics were collected via survey questionnaire. Life satisfaction was assessed using the Scale with Life Satisfaction (SWLS) [1 to 7] response. Binary logistic regression analysis was used in investigating the association between lifestyle behaviors and life satisfaction. Results The median age of the participants was 68.1 (60–93 years). The overall mean life satisfaction score was 24.2 ± 5.6. Regular physical activity (at least 30 min per day) and sufficient fruit and vegetable (FV) intake (at least 400 g per day) were significantly associated with older people’s life satisfaction (p ≤ 0.001 and p ≤ 0.10, respectively) after controlling all sociodemographic variables. Participants who had regular physical activity were 1.7 times as likely to be satisfied as those with less physical activity (95% CI 1.284–2.151). Participants with sufficient daily FV intake were 1.3 times as likely to be satisfied with life as those with insufficient daily FV (95% CI 0.994–1.723). Life satisfaction score also differed significantly by sociodemographic characteristics (sex, age, marital status, educational attainment) and presence of chronic disease. Conclusions To improve the life satisfaction of older persons, taking into account sociodemographic characteristics of the population and absence of chronic disease, the need for promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors, especially regular physical activity and sufficient FV intake, must be recommended.

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