Department of Psychology, Üsküdar University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Specialised Clinical Psychologist, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Curr Aging Sci. 2024;17(3):247-261. doi: 10.2174/0118746098297063240409070531.
The purpose of this study is to compare the loneliness, psychological well- being, depression, and social participation of elderly people living in Turkish society between rural and urban areas. The sample group of the study, in which a correlational survey model was used, consisted of 610 elderly adults.
The study population consists of two groups: the first group consists of individuals over 65 years of age living in the city (Istanbul) (n= 291), and the second group consists of individuals over 65 years of age living in rural areas (rural areas of Ordu) (n= 319). Socio-demographic Information Form, Loneliness in the Elderly Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale, Psychological Well-Being in the Elderly Scale, and Social Inclusion Scale were applied online. Statistical analyses of the study were conducted using SPSS 27.00, and the Independent Samples t-test and ANOVA test were used.
According to the findings of this study, statistically significant results were found in psychological well-being, social inclusion, social relations, loneliness and depression, and place of residence. It was observed that the social isolation and social acceptance levels of those living in urban areas were higher than those living in rural areas. Social, loneliness, and depression scores of those living in the village/town were found to be higher than those living in the city centre. Furthermore, the social relationship scores of those living in the village/town were found to be higher than those living in the city centre.
The increasing elderly population worldwide has become an issue that requires global measures. Place of residence is one of the factors thought to affect older people's health and well- being. It is thought that the study data will contribute to new policies that will ensure the protection and promotion of elderly health and those working in this field. In addition, the study, which provides information about Turkish culture, will also enable intercultural comparisons.
本研究旨在比较土耳其农村和城市老年人的孤独感、心理幸福感、抑郁和社会参与情况。本研究采用相关性调查模型，样本组由 610 名老年人组成。
研究人群分为两组：第一组由居住在城市（伊斯坦布尔）的 65 岁以上的个体组成（n=291），第二组由居住在农村地区（奥尔杜农村地区）的 65 岁以上的个体组成（n=319）。使用在线社交人口统计学信息表、老年人孤独量表、老年抑郁量表、老年人心理幸福感量表和社会包容量表。研究的统计分析使用 SPSS 27.00 进行，使用独立样本 t 检验和 ANOVA 检验。
根据本研究的结果，在心理幸福感、社会包容、社会关系、孤独感和抑郁以及居住地方面发现了具有统计学意义的结果。观察到居住在城市地区的人比居住在农村地区的人社会隔离和社会接受程度更高。居住在村庄/城镇的人比居住在城市中心的人社会关系得分更高，孤独和抑郁得分也更高。此外，居住在村庄/城镇的人比居住在城市中心的人的社会关系得分更高。
全球老年人口的增加已成为需要全球采取措施的问题。居住地是被认为影响老年人健康和幸福感的因素之一。研究数据将有助于制定新的政策，以确保保护和促进老年人的健康，并为从事这一领域工作的人提供帮助。此外，该研究提供了有关土耳其文化的信息，也将促进跨文化比较。
