In order to compare the quality of life and social support network among institutionalized elderly and non-institutionalized, a sample of 60 subjects, 41 females and 19 males were studied, with an average age of 76 years (DP=3.32). The results showed differences in the quality of life in the dimension of intimacy between the two groups of elderly, social support network and frequency of contact with these people. Furthermore, there are differences between the two elderly groups in marital status, qualifications and time of institutionalization and are perceived differences in the size of the network as predictor of quality of life. The results were, in general, according to expected and were discussed based on the literature, taking into account their implications for prevention and intervention in this problem.
Date of Award | 11 Jan 2017 |
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Original language | Portuguese |
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Awarding Institution | - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Supervisor | Ângela Maria Pereira e Sá Azevedo (Supervisor) |
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- Quality of life
- Institutionalized elderly
- Non-institutionalized elderly
- Mestrado em Psicologia da Educação
Qualidade de vida e rede de suporte social: estudo comparativo entre idosos institucionalizados e não institucionalizados
Faria, C. S. D. O. (Student). 11 Jan 2017
Student thesis: Master's Thesis