Residence Types and Emotional Well-Being of Elderly People in Contemporary Society

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2026 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 13 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2026

Authors : Kashifa Khan, Anupam Shukla

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V13I1P106

How to Cite?

Kashifa Khan, Anupam Shukla, "Residence Types and Emotional Well-Being of Elderly People in Contemporary Society," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 13,  no. 1, pp. 55-57, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V13I1P106

Abstract:

This study examines differences in emotional well-being among 120 elderly individuals aged 60-75 years residing in old-age homes and their own homes in Bhopal, India. Elderly people who have completed secondary education and are cognitively competent are included in the study. Emotional well-being was measured with PERMA-Profiler and interviews. The results from two-way Analysis of Variance showed that the effect of residence types on emotional well-being was significant, but gender and the interaction effect were not significant. By investigating the joint role of gender, residence type, and well-being, the present study makes a contribution to the existing studies about the aging process and psychosocial adjustment. These findings call for the importance of family support systems, community-based care programs, and policies that will result in the improvement of the elderly population’s overall well-being.

Keywords:

Aging, Elderly, Emotional well-being, Gender, Residence.

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