RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL INTERACTION AND DEPRESSION LEVEL I IN THE ELDERLY AT POSYANDU ANGGREK BLIMBING MALANG
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https://doi.org/10.36053/mesencephalon.v11i1.464Abstract
With the increasing number of elderly people, there are many problems faced by the elderly, such as decreased social, mental, psychological, and health functions. The problems faced by the elderly can also reduce their social interactions. This can cause depression in the elderly . The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between social interaction and depression levels in the elderly. The design of this study used quantitative correlation with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were the elderly at Posyandu Anggrek in RW 04, Blimbing District, Malang City, totaling 51 respondents. The research instrument used the social engagement index to measure the level of social interaction and the GDS 30 observation sheet to measure the level of depression in the elderly. The results of this study showed that the results of the study showed that in the elderly with poor social interaction, almost half of the elderly were not depressed, namely 14 people (44%), almost half of the elderly experienced mild depression, namely 14 people (44%) and a small number of elderly experienced severe depression, namely 4 people (12%). While in the elderly with good social interaction, a small number of elderly were not depressed, namely 2 people (11%), almost all elderly experienced mild depression, namely 16 people (84%) and a small number of elderly experienced severe depression, namely 1 person (5%) (p-value = 0.017) and there is a relationship between social interaction and the level of depression in the elderly. The elderly are expected to be more aware of the importance of maintaining active social interaction with family, friends, and society. Positive social engagement can reduce the risk of depression.
Say Key : Social Interaction, Depression Level, Elderly
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