The well-being equation: How inner fulfilment drives the impact of older persons on the Ghanaian society.

Journal: International journal of older people nursing

Volume: 19

Issue: 3

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Population and Health, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana.

Abstract summary 

Understanding and managing the complex processes of ageing is a critical function of gerontological nursing, especially when it comes to older people's well-being and their contributions to society. Globally, older persons contribute in many ways to families and communities. However, the relationship between older person's overall well-being and their propensity to contribute to society remains an important gap in research.The study examined the association between well-being and the impact of older persons on Ghanaian society.A secondary analysis of longitudinal survey data of the 2014/15 Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE Wave 2) conducted by the World Health Organization was used. The multilevel logistic regression technique was used to examine four dimensions of well-being and their associations with high social contribution among older persons. The output was reported as odds ratios (OR).The results show that older persons who had high physical and psychological well-being were more likely to contribute to society (OR = 1.25, 95% CI = 0.93, 1.68), (OR = 1.75, 95% CI = 1.32, 2.33). However, those with high levels of emotional and spiritual well-being were less likely to make social contributions (OR = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.49, 0.88), (OR = 0.88, 95% CI = 0.66, 1.18).This study shows a positive association between well-being and older persons' societal impact. Good mental and physical health encourage societal involvement among older persons, while high emotional and spiritual well-being may lead to less societal contribution.These findings are important for nursing policies promoting social contribution and well-being among older persons 60 years and over in Ghana.

Authors & Co-authors:  Oduro Joseph Kojo JK

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Citations :  Abjam, Z., Soltani, A., & Dehghan, H. (2023). Developing a model for promoting social responsibility of the Red Crescent Society by emphasizing volunteers' participation in disasters. Jorar, 15(3), 219–228.
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Identifiers
Doi : 10.1111/opn.12614
SSN : 1748-3743
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
Ghana;ageing;community;older persons;social contribution;society;well‐being
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Ghana
Publication Country
England