Perceived Social Support and Depression Level among Elderly Living in Institution

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Azman, Nur Atiqah [1 ]
Isa, Ayu Azila Mohd [1 ]
Rahman, Padma A. [1 ]
Chupradit, Supat [2 ]
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[1] Univ Teknol MARA, Fac Hlth Sci, Selangor Campus, Bandar Puncak Alam 42300, Selangor, Malaysia
[2] Chiang Mai Univ, Fac Associated Med Sci, Dept Occupat Therapy, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Elderly; institutionalization; social support; depression; RESIDENTS; SYMPTOMS;
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10.21834/ebpj.v7i20.3449
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X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
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The Elderly is commonly withdrawn and live alone due to a lack of social support, which impacts psychological issues. This study was conducted to identify the relationship between perceived social support and the level of depression among the elderly. This cross-sectional study enrolled 92 older people who lived at Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheng, Malacca. They completed the Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support and Geriatric Depression Scale, which measured levels of social support and levels of depression, respectively. Findings indicated the elderly received moderate social support from family and friends, that affecting the level of depression in the elderly population.
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