SOCIAL INFLUENCES ON MENTAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY
SOCIAL INFLUENCES ON MENTAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY
Author(s): Mădălina-Ioana RAȚIUSubject(s): Individual Psychology, Social psychology and group interaction, Behaviorism, Health and medicine and law, Gerontology
Published by: Ediktura Beladi
Keywords: elderly; social influences; anxiety; depression; suicide; insomnia; dementia;
Summary/Abstract: As they age, older people face significant health challenges influenced by both external factors such as social and environmental elements, and internal factors such as biological decline. Focusing on the mental health of the elderly, we see that disorders such as anxiety, depression and insomnia can occur at this stage, with a significant impact on the quality of life. We also bring in attention some of the social influences on the mentioned illnesses, such as social isolation, widowhood, inability to meet with peers or death of friends and neighbours. These challenges require a personalised and careful approach to the care of the elderly, bearing in mind that the elderly are exposed to a wide range of health problems and risks.
Journal: Revista Universitară de Sociologie
- Issue Year: IX/2023
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 313-318
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
