Significance of social support to the self-esteem of the elderly in Pakistan

Naqeeb Hussain Shah; Samiullah Paracha; Mohammad Shakil Ahmad; Mohammad Ibrar; Zoha Janjua

doi:10.1080/15332985.2021.1947437

Significance of social support to the self-esteem of the elderly in Pakistan

Naqeeb Hussain Shah^*
, Samiullah Paracha
, Mohammad Shakil Ahmad
, Mohammad Ibrar
, Zoha Janjua

^*Corresponding author for this work

Kohat University of Science and Technology
University of Sunderland
COMSATS University Islamabad
University of Peshawar
University of British Columbia

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Abstract

Dignified and satisfying aging is a growing concern for individuals and policymakers across the world. The mechanism of aging reflects different psychological and physical changes over time. This research analyzes the implications of multifaceted life predictors for senior citizen’s self-esteem in Pakistan by examining the impact of socioeconomic status, social integration, general activities, and health in relation to the self-esteem of 312 retired senior citizens. Validated measures such as the Rosenberg Self-esteem Questionnaire and Bowling Quality of Life Questionnaire were used for data gathering. The results indicated that social integration was closely related to the self-esteem of the elderly.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	422-439
Number of pages	18
Journal	Social Work in Mental Health
Volume	19
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2021.1947437
Publication status	Published - 2021
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Self-esteem
leisure activities
mental well-being
social integration
social network

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Significance of social support to the self-esteem of the elderly in Pakistan

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