Analysis of the relationship between depression and selection, optimization and compensation strategies in older people
International Journal of Development Research
Analysis of the relationship between depression and selection, optimization and compensation strategies in older people
Received 10th August, 2021; Received in revised form 26th September, 2021; Accepted 17th October, 2021; Published online 30th October, 2021
Copyright © 2021, Martina Dillenburg Scur et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Life expectancy has increased considerably. As a result, older people acquire more and more visibility of their needs and become more active in society. This study aimed to verify if there is a relationship between depression and Selection, Optimization, and Compensation Strategies in older people living in the city of Ivoti/RS. The study had a descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 193 subjects, of both sexes, between 60 and 79 years old. The following instruments were used for data collection: Sociodemographic data, Geriatric Depression Scale, and SOC Inventory. As a result, a significant and negative correlation was observed between depressive symptoms and SOC strategies: the more coping strategies available to individuals, the fewer depressive symptoms are found. The study concluded that SOC strategies positively contribute to the capacity and satisfaction with life demands, coping with crisis situations, mental illnesses, and maintaining skills.
