Socio-Contextual Factors as Determinants of Psychological Wellbeing of Selected Aged in South Africa: A Moderating Approach | Zendy

Ali Arazeem Abdullahi | Zendy; Anathi Ntozini | Zendy; Rotimi Oguntayo | Zendy

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Socio-Contextual Factors as Determinants of Psychological Wellbeing of Selected Aged in South Africa: A Moderating Approach

Author(s) -

Ali Arazeem Abdullahi,

Anathi Ntozini,

Rotimi Oguntayo

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

pertanika journal of social science and humanities

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165

H-Index - 12

eISSN - 2231-8534

pISSN - 0128-7702

DOI - 10.47836/pjssh.29.1.20

Subject(s) - nonprobability sampling , psychology , psychological well being , recreation , ethnic group , scale (ratio) , autonomy , physical activity , gerontology , social psychology , clinical psychology , medicine , environmental health , geography , sociology , physical therapy , population , cartography , political science , anthropology , law

The psychological wellbeing of the elderly has become an important global health issue. This study investigated the socio-contextual factors moderating some dimensions of psychological well-being (self-acceptance, purpose in life, environmental mastery and autonomy) among 301 selected aged in South Africa. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were deployed to select the respondents (93 males and 208 females) in Buffalo city, South Africa. A questionnaire pack which included the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale (RPWBS) and the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) were utilised. The study found a significant relationship between physical activity and psychological wellbeing of the elderly. However, ethnicity could moderate the relationship between physical activity and the dimensions of psychological wellbeing. Recreational activities, particularly in Black communities, must be improved to encourage participation in physical exercise.

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