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Khan, Khan Abrar uz Zaman
- Predicting Effect of Social Support on Psychological Wellbeing in Elderly
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1 School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G., IN
1 School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G., IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 5, No 10 (2014), Pagination: 1188-1190Abstract
Several empirical piece of research work illustrated that predicting effect of social support on psychological wellbeing. But predicting effect of social support on psychological wellbeing is lacking in Indian perspectives. The purpose of current research work is to examine the predicting effect of social support on psychological wellbeing. Employed stratified disproportional random sampling technique 200 elderly within the age range of 60 to 70 years were selected from Chhattisgarh State. Correlational research design was employed in present research work. Psychological wellbeing was assessed by PGl general wellbeing questionnaire (Verma&Verma, 1989). Social support was assessed by self developed social support questionnaire. Predicting effect was examining by hierarchal regression analysis. Control factors (socio-demographic factors) explained 18% of total variance (R2=. 180; F (5, 194) = 100.250; p<0.01). Social support explained an additional 20% (F (1,193) = 35.121, p<0.01) of the variance. Those who had higher degree of social support (0.480, p<0.01) were reported higher levels of psychological wellbeing. There is satisfactory observed and statistical confirmation of the predicting effect of social support on psychological well being in elderly.Keywords
Psychological Wellbeing, Social Support, Elderly, Predicting Effect.- Relationship of Acculturative Stress with Social Support, Acculturation Experience and Cultural Intelligence:A Systematic Review
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1 Psychometrics Laboratory, School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, IN
2 Psychometric Laboratory, School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G., IN
1 Psychometrics Laboratory, School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, IN
2 Psychometric Laboratory, School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G., IN