Family Well-Being and Factors Associated with Well-Being among Older Adults on Skipped Generation Family in Isan Rural Context
Keywords:
Well-being, Older adults, Skipped generation familiesAbstract
This analytical descriptive study aims to investigate the well-being and factors associated with well-being among older adults in the skipped generation in Maha Sarakham Province. The sample comprised 330 individuals aged 60 and above, living with their families in Maha Sarakham Province, selected by systematic random sampling. Research instruments included 1) a general information recording form for the elderly and their families, 2) a family support scale (CVI = 0.82, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = 0.96), 3) a family coping scale (CVI = 0.93, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = 0.90), and 4) a family well-being scale (CVI = 0.98, KR-20 = 0.94). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable analysis, with a significance level set at 0.05. The results indicated a high level of total well-being among the older people in skipped generation families (98.18 %, 95 %CI, 96.26-99.26). High family support (AOR = 2.41; 95 % CI = 1.27, 3.06), and good family coping (AOR = 1.22; 95 % CI = 1.01-2.05). These were identified as significant factors promoting the well-being of the older people in skipped generation families. However, the general characteristics of older adults found no significant relationship with well-being. These findings underscored the importance of family support and effective coping strategies in enhancing the well-being of older adults in skipped generation families. This information can inform the development of policies and interventions to promote the health and quality of life of the elders in the community.
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