Kattika Thanakwang1. 1. Institute of Nursing, Suranaree University of Technology, Muang, Thailand.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A number of studies have consistently indicated that family support has a powerful impact on older parents' well-being, but little is known about the effects of anticipated support and negative interaction on psychological well-being. The present study attempted to examine the relationships between family support, negative interaction, and psychological well-being in older Thai parents. METHODS: The sample included 578 elderly parents aged 60 years and older. Multiple regression models were employed to determine whether received support, anticipated support, and negative interaction influence older parents' well-being. RESULTS: Findings revealed that greater emotional and instrumental support received from family members and anticipated support were significantly associated with a greater sense of older parents' psychological well-being. However, psychological well-being was lower for those with more negative family interactions. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that filial piety and family solidarity should be considered when developing elder care policy and interventions to promote psychological well-being.
BACKGROUND: A number of studies have consistently indicated that family support has a powerful impact on older parents' well-being, but little is known about the effects of anticipated support and negative interaction on psychological well-being. The present study attempted to examine the relationships between family support, negative interaction, and psychological well-being in older Thai parents. METHODS: The sample included 578 elderly parents aged 60 years and older. Multiple regression models were employed to determine whether received support, anticipated support, and negative interaction influence older parents' well-being. RESULTS: Findings revealed that greater emotional and instrumental support received from family members and anticipated support were significantly associated with a greater sense of older parents' psychological well-being. However, psychological well-being was lower for those with more negative family interactions. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that filial piety and family solidarity should be considered when developing elder care policy and interventions to promote psychological well-being.
Authors: Soheila Shamsikhani; Fazlollah Ahmadi; Anoshirvan Kazemnejad; Mojtaba Vaismoradi Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-06-11 Impact factor: 3.390