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Social support and psychological well-being among older Malay women in Peninsular Malaysia


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Yahaya, Nurizan and Momtaz, Yadollah Abolfathi and Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Aizan and Abdullah, Siti Suhailah (2013) Social support and psychological well-being among older Malay women in Peninsular Malaysia. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 27 (2). 320 -332. ISSN 0971-4189

Abstract

Research shows older women are at increased risk for poor psychological well-being. The present study investigated the effects of social support on psychological well-being of a random sample of 716 older Malay women which obtained from a national survey. Findings from multiple regression analysis revealed a significant model (F=15.06, p≤.05) where psychological well-being was best predicted by non-family support (ß=.22, p≤.001) and family support (ß =.10, P≤.01), after controlling for sociodemographic factors. Results of this study imply that social support especially from non-family source is a significant predictor of psychological well-being among older women.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Human Ecology
Institute of Gerontology
Publisher: Indian Gerontological Association
Keywords: Older women; Social support; Psychological well-being
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 06 Aug 2015 03:49
Last Modified: 26 Oct 2015 02:34
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28167
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