Perception of Psychological Wellbeing and Perceived Social Support in older adults

• Percy Leonardo Álvarez-Cabrera

  , Universidad Santo Tomás, Arica-Chile

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• Juan Pablo Lagos-Lazcano

  , Universidad Santo Tomás, Arica-Chile

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• Yibran Andrés Urtubia Medina

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The objective of this study was to describe the levels of Psychological Well-Being and Perceived Social Support in older adults in the city of Arica, Chile. The sample was made up of 117 older adults. With an ex post facto retrospective design. The results indicated high levels of psychological well-being and perceived social support in older adults, establishing a correlation between both variables, women presented a higher score in domain of environment and friends, SENAMA participants presented greater autonomy than non-participants. Finally, the type of activity has an effect on the levels of Psychological Well-Being and Perceived Social Support.

1. Percy Leonardo Álvarez-Cabrera, , Universidad Santo Tomás, Arica-Chile

   Percy L. Álvarez-Cabrera, Psicólogo, licenciado en psicología, Magíster en ciencias sociales aplicadas (UTA-Chile), Doctor en psicología (UCM-Madrid). Jefe de carrera de psicología, Escuela de psicología, facultad de ciencias sociales y comunicaciones, Universidad Santo Tomás. Chile.

2. Juan Pablo Lagos-Lazcano, , Universidad Santo Tomás, Arica-Chile

   Juan Pablo Lagos-Lazcano, Estudiante de pregrado, Escuela de psicología, facultad de ciencias sociales y comunicaciones, Universidad Santo Tomás. Chile.

3. Yibran Andrés Urtubia Medina, ,

   Yibran Andrés Urtubia Medina, Estudiante de pregrado, Escuela de psicología, facultad de ciencias sociales y comunicaciones, Universidad Santo Tomás. Chile.

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