Abstract
The present study explored differences in depression, anxiety, coping and
quality of life between elderly residing in old age homes and within
family setup. It was predicted that elderly in old age homes will have
higher depression, anxiety and poor quality of life however no difference
on coping was predicted between the two groups. A sample of 120
elderly: 60 from old age homes and 60 from family setup participated.
The measures used were: Pakistan Anxiety and Depression
Questionnaire, Brief COPE Inventory and World Health Organization
Quality of Life Questionnaire. Data was analyzed using Independent
sample t-test. Results revealed high scores on depression, anxiety and
quality of life among elderly residing in old age homes compared to
elderly living with their families. Moreover, elderly living in old age
home used more of maladaptive coping and elderly living with families
used more of adaptive coping strategies.
Nadab Parshad , Amjad Tufail. (2014) Depression, Anxiety, Coping and Quality of Life among Elderly Living in Old Age Homes and in Family Setup, Pakistan Journal of Professional Psychology Research and Practice, Volume 5, Volume 5.
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