Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

ASSESSMENTOF ATTITUDE TOWARDS AGING AMONG OLDER ADULTS

Ms Sangeeta Sharma

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Aging is a process of getting older. As an individual embarks on the journey of life, he undergoes series of changes within himself; it can be physical, social, emotional and spiritual. The individuals who adjust themselves according to these changes are subjected to be less likely prone to develop negative perception towards aging process. Objectives of the study– The objective of the study were to assess the attitude of older adults towards aging and to find out the association of attitude score with selected demographic variable. Methods– Quantitative descriptive study was carried out in selected villages of District Sirmour, H.P among older adults of age group 50–75 years. Using non probability purposive sampling technique, 80 older adults between the age group 50–75 years were included in the study from the selected areas. Subjects were interviewed using self structured questionnaire for socio demographic variables and Modified rating scale for assessing Attitude towards aging. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics to assess frequency and percentage distribution and inferential statistics (chi square) to assess association of demographic variable and attitude score. Results– The results reveal that more than half (53.75%) of the older adults had neutral attitude towards aging while 43.75% had positive attitude and remaining 2.5% had negative attitude. There is a significant association found between attitude score with age, education, occupation, monthly income, religion, relationship with family, type of family and area of residence at the level of (p<0.05) and non significant relationship found between attitude and other socio demographic variables i.e. gender, marital status and any history of illness at the level of (p<0.05). Conclusion– We as nurses must continue to remind and update the community people about normal processes and changes related to aging.

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ASSESSMENTOF ATTITUDE TOWARDS AGING AMONG OLDER ADULTS, Ms Sangeeta Sharma INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-8 | August-2019

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