Vol. 12, Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. Priyanka Beniwal and Dr. CK Singh

Abstract:
The psychological well-being of senior citizens is an intricate construct encompassing various facets such as life satisfaction, positive affect, self-esteem, and a sense of purpose in life. As the global population continues to age, understanding the intricate relationship between psychological well-being and depression among senior citizens has become a matter of paramount importance. The present study was conducted with the aim to investigate the relationship between psychological well-being and depression of senior citizens. The study was carried out on 400 elderly individuals from Hisar and Sirsa city comprising of 200 males and 200 females. A self-created questioner was utilised to gather data on personal and socioeconomic characteristics. Senior citizens' psychological well-being was examined using the Psychological Well Being Scale, while depression was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale (1986). Results regarding the relationship of psychological well-being and depression of senior citizens emphasized that all the sub aspects of psychological well-being were negatively and significantly correlated with depression, suggesting that higher levels of psychological well-being are associated with a reduced risk of depression in the elderly.