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This study determined the mental health condition and psychological well-being of older people in the Province of Iloilo, Philippines. A total of two-hundred sixty four older people served as respondents of the study, which constituted 20% of the 1,308 total populations of older people in 8 identified areas. They were classified as young-old (60–70), middle-old (71–80), and old-old (81 and above). Mental health is state of mind functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment characterized by the absence of mental health problems. While, psychological well-being has been examined as an indicator of successful adaptation in life as having the capacity for self-determination, positive evaluation of oneself and one’s life, and effectively manage one’s life and the surrounding environment. The results show that older people have good mental condition and were rated fair in psychological well-being and is significantly correlated to psychological well-being (Gamma = 0.267, p = 0.030). A good mental health implies that the older people have the ability to make good life choices, maintain physical health and well-being, and having healthy relationships. Thus, the mental health of the older people is fundamental to good health, better well-being, and improved quality of life. Recommendations include improving mental health promotion strategies, increasing physical activity and educational opportunities, enhancing social policy initiatives, particularly for older women, fostering collaboration between different sectors through active partnerships and exchange networks, and improving access to and quality mental health services for older people.
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Abstract
This study determined the mental health condition and psychological well-being
of older people in the Province of Iloilo, Philippines. A total of two-hundred sixty
four older people served as respondents of the study, which constituted 20% of the
1,308 total populations of older people in 8 identied areas. They were classied as
young-old (60–70), middle-old (71–80), and old-old (81 and above). Mental health
is state of mind functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral
adjustment characterized by the absence of mental health problems. While, psy-
chological well-being has been examined as an indicator of successful adaptation
in life as having the capacity for self-determination, positive evaluation of oneself
and one’s life, and eectively manage one’s life and the surrounding environment.
The results show that older people have good mental condition and were rated
fair in psychological well-being and is signicantly correlated to psychological
well-being (Gamma = 0.267, p = 0.030). A good mental health implies that the older
people have the ability to make good life choices, maintain physical health and
well-being, and having healthy relationships. Thus, the mental health of the older
people is fundamental to good health, better well-being, and improved quality of
life. Recommendations include improving mental health promotion strategies, in-
creasing physical activity and educational opportunities, enhancing social policy
initiatives, particularly for older women, fostering collaboration between dierent
sectors through active partnerships and exchange networks, and improving access
to and quality mental health services for older people.
Keywords Aging · Mental health · Well-being · Older people · Mental health
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Mental Health Condition and Psychological Well-being of
Filipino Older People: basis for an enhanced community-
based Mental Health Program
Perry Paul J.Espinosa1
Perry Paul J. Espinosa
paulespinosa721@gmail.com
1 Department of Nursing, Woosong College, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Ageing International (2023) 48:840–854
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