Psychosocial factors that influence the development of anxiety in institutionalized older adults in the geriatric home Ismael Perdomo de el Espinal-Tolima

Abstract

This research work is aimed at an elderly population, in order to identify how psychosocial factors influence the development of anxiety and depression. It is quantitative, descriptive and correlational in nature. The Goldberg anxiety and depression scale instruments and the psychosocial factors classification instrument were applied to a sample of 10 older adults institutionalized in the geriatric home Ismael Perdomo del Espinal-Tolima. From the application it is evident that 50% of the participating population presents traits related to anxiety; due to factors such as the absence of company and the disinterest of their family members. Added to elements such as the enclosed condition to which they are permanently exposed, likewise, the other 50% of older adults present few anxiety traits related to psychosocial factors that are present. In terms of depression it was identified that in the population, 30% indicated the presence of depression and 70% of the studied population stated that psychosocial factors have little influence on the presence of the traits of depression.