The Contribution of Family Cohesion And Self-Efficacy on the Mental Health of Older Adults: A Survey Conducted in Aceh, Indonesia

Authors

  • Sufyan Anwar
  • Sukma Elida
  • Khairunnas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i2.17998

Keywords:

: Family Cohesion, Mental Health,Self-Efficacy, Older Adults.

Abstract

Background: Mental illness is recognized as a critical global issue and is a critical aspect of health
problems, especially in older adults.Many studies analyze the correlation between self-efficacy and
mental health. Still, studies that analyze the correlation between family cohesion and mental health
among older adults in Aceh remainlimited.
Methods: This study employeda survey method. The survey was carried out on older adults aged 60
years or more by applying a cross-sectional design with the number of samples was 483. At the same
time, the data collection technique was done for four months in 2019. A logistic regression test was
conducted for statistical analysis to answer the research hypothesis.
Results: The finding of this study proved that family cohesion (OR> 3, p<0.001)and self-efficacy (OR
> 2, p<0,001) were correlated with the mental health of older adults.
Conclusions: The researchers conclude that families with good cohesion and older adults with high
self-efficacy can support and improve the mental health of older adultsin Aceh.

Author Biographies

  • Sufyan Anwar

    Lecturer of Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Teuku Umar, Meulaboh, Aceh, Indonesia

  • Sukma Elida

    Lecturer of Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Teuku Umar, Meulaboh, Aceh, Indonesia

  • Khairunnas

    Lecturer of Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Teuku Umar, Meulaboh, Aceh, Indonesia

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Published

2022-04-12

How to Cite

The Contribution of Family Cohesion And Self-Efficacy on the Mental Health of Older Adults: A Survey Conducted in Aceh, Indonesia. (2022). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 16(2), 387-394. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i2.17998