Socio-contextual factors as determinants of psychological wellbeing of selected aged in South Africa: a moderating approach

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Abdullahi, Ali Arazeem
Ntozini, Anathi
Oguntayo, Rotimi

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Universiti Putra Malaysia

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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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Community involvement, Elderly, Ethnic affiliation, Physical activity, Place of living, Psychological well-being

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Abdullahi, A.A., Ntozini, A. & Oguntayo, R. 2021, 'Socio-contextual factors as determinants of psychological wellbeing of selected aged in South Africa: a moderating approach', Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 349-366.