The Influence of Family Support on Depression Levels in Elderly People in Nursing Homes

Sandra Salsabila; Zwasta Pribadi Mahardhika; Afrizal Tw

doi:10.26737/ij-mds.v9i2.8383

The Influence of Family Support on Depression Levels in Elderly People in Nursing Homes

Sandra Salsabila, Zwasta Pribadi Mahardhika, Afrizal Tw

Abstract

Older adults experience various changes that can increase vulnerability, especially when family support is lacking. In Islamic teachings, honouring and caring for parents is strongly emphasised, making insufficient family support not only a social concern but also a moral issue. This study aims to examine the influence of family support on depression levels among older adults in nursing homes. This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design conducted in three nursing homes in Jakarta. The population consisted of 190 elderly residents, from which 58 respondents were selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires, namely the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) to measure depression levels and the Family Support Scale (FSS) to assess family support. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-square test, with the Mann–Whitney test applied when statistical assumptions were not fulfilled. The findings showed that the majority of respondents were female (76,3%), mostly aged 71-75 years (39,6%), and had higher levels of education (45%). Most elderly did not experience depression (84,5%), and more than half had good family support (56,9%). The analysis revealed that family support was associated with lower levels of depression. Older adults receiving good family support were found to have substantially lower levels of depression. These results underscore that family support is an essential factor in reducing the risk of depression among older adults.

Keywords

Depression; Family Support; Elderly; Islamic Perspective; Nursing Home

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