Introduction: Life satisfaction is a strong indicator of well-being for older adults. In this stu... more Introduction: Life satisfaction is a strong indicator of well-being for older adults. In this study, we aimed to assess the level and correlates of life satisfaction among older adults in urban and rural Mongolia. Methods: We recruited 304 community-dwelling older adults in urban and rural regions of Mongolia. We compared levels of life satisfaction for the two groups, and then used hierarchical regression to examine the association of sociodemographic, health, psychosocial factors, and urban/rural status with life satisfaction. Results: Older adults in urban areas reported higher levels of life satisfaction than their rural counterparts. In the final step of the hierarchical regression model, more grandchildren in the household, better self-rated health, and reporting more positive than negative affect were associated with better life satisfaction at p < 0.05 as were engaging in paid work and lower levels of loneliness at p < 0.10. Net the effects of all other variables in th...
Flourishing is an eudaimonic dimension of psychological well-being associated with positive socia... more Flourishing is an eudaimonic dimension of psychological well-being associated with positive social and health outcomes. Determining correlates of health and well-being is critical for the development of evidence-based best practices, policies, and action plans that target older adults, especially in low- and middle-income countries where research on ageing, health and well-being is still scarce. The study aimed to determine the level of flourishing among older adults in Mongolia and to explore demographic and social factors that contribute to their flourishing in urban and rural areas of Mongolia. We used proportional quota sampling to select a non-probability sample of 304 community-dwelling older adults that reflected the national distribution of older age groups and rural/urban residency. We adapted and administered a widely used standardized questionnaire on flourishing and used multiple regression to establish correlates of flourishing. Study participants reported “very high” l...
Background As the average life expectancy and the proportion of the elderly population increases,... more Background As the average life expectancy and the proportion of the elderly population increases, approaches that limit their policies, programs, and activities to health issues are changing worldwide. International organizations, such as the WHO, United Nations, have pledged their member countries to update their policies on the elderly population and increase their psychological and social participation over the next 20 years. We determined social demographic factors of life satisfaction among Mongolian older adults. Methods A cross-sectional study recruited three hundred four older adults recruited by geriatric doctors and seniors’ association units in urban and rural areas of Mongolia. The questionnaire included life satisfaction, social network, loneliness, social participation, self-rated health, and demographics. We used multiple linear regression analyses. Result: Life Satisfaction of the older adults living in urban is higher than those living in rural area (β = 0.954, p = ...
Work in healthcare sector is characterized by high level of work stress internationally. Informat... more Work in healthcare sector is characterized by high level of work stress internationally. Information technology mediated behavioral and psychology cares are widespread around the world. Through synchronous chat based format, the present trial examined the difference between effectiveness of online and face-to-face counseling both led by cognitive behavioral approach for doctors and nurses who experienced psychological conditions. Online counseling and face-to-face counseling interventions had similar effect in reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety
To assist health professionals in Mongolia deal with their workload stress, this project was desi... more To assist health professionals in Mongolia deal with their workload stress, this project was designed to facilitate access to psychological services online, in a non face-to-face mode. Led by a cognitive-behavioral approach and aimed at doctors and nurses who experience burnout and depression, the research examines the differential effectiveness of online counseling (synchronous chat), and face to face counseling. Both have similar effects in reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety, however online services are easier to arrange and to attend
Introduction: Life satisfaction is a strong indicator of well-being for older adults. In this stu... more Introduction: Life satisfaction is a strong indicator of well-being for older adults. In this study, we aimed to assess the level and correlates of life satisfaction among older adults in urban and rural Mongolia. Methods: We recruited 304 community-dwelling older adults in urban and rural regions of Mongolia. We compared levels of life satisfaction for the two groups, and then used hierarchical regression to examine the association of sociodemographic, health, psychosocial factors, and urban/rural status with life satisfaction. Results: Older adults in urban areas reported higher levels of life satisfaction than their rural counterparts. In the final step of the hierarchical regression model, more grandchildren in the household, better self-rated health, and reporting more positive than negative affect were associated with better life satisfaction at p < 0.05 as were engaging in paid work and lower levels of loneliness at p < 0.10. Net the effects of all other variables in th...
Flourishing is an eudaimonic dimension of psychological well-being associated with positive socia... more Flourishing is an eudaimonic dimension of psychological well-being associated with positive social and health outcomes. Determining correlates of health and well-being is critical for the development of evidence-based best practices, policies, and action plans that target older adults, especially in low- and middle-income countries where research on ageing, health and well-being is still scarce. The study aimed to determine the level of flourishing among older adults in Mongolia and to explore demographic and social factors that contribute to their flourishing in urban and rural areas of Mongolia. We used proportional quota sampling to select a non-probability sample of 304 community-dwelling older adults that reflected the national distribution of older age groups and rural/urban residency. We adapted and administered a widely used standardized questionnaire on flourishing and used multiple regression to establish correlates of flourishing. Study participants reported “very high” l...
Background As the average life expectancy and the proportion of the elderly population increases,... more Background As the average life expectancy and the proportion of the elderly population increases, approaches that limit their policies, programs, and activities to health issues are changing worldwide. International organizations, such as the WHO, United Nations, have pledged their member countries to update their policies on the elderly population and increase their psychological and social participation over the next 20 years. We determined social demographic factors of life satisfaction among Mongolian older adults. Methods A cross-sectional study recruited three hundred four older adults recruited by geriatric doctors and seniors’ association units in urban and rural areas of Mongolia. The questionnaire included life satisfaction, social network, loneliness, social participation, self-rated health, and demographics. We used multiple linear regression analyses. Result: Life Satisfaction of the older adults living in urban is higher than those living in rural area (β = 0.954, p = ...
Work in healthcare sector is characterized by high level of work stress internationally. Informat... more Work in healthcare sector is characterized by high level of work stress internationally. Information technology mediated behavioral and psychology cares are widespread around the world. Through synchronous chat based format, the present trial examined the difference between effectiveness of online and face-to-face counseling both led by cognitive behavioral approach for doctors and nurses who experienced psychological conditions. Online counseling and face-to-face counseling interventions had similar effect in reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety
To assist health professionals in Mongolia deal with their workload stress, this project was desi... more To assist health professionals in Mongolia deal with their workload stress, this project was designed to facilitate access to psychological services online, in a non face-to-face mode. Led by a cognitive-behavioral approach and aimed at doctors and nurses who experience burnout and depression, the research examines the differential effectiveness of online counseling (synchronous chat), and face to face counseling. Both have similar effects in reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety, however online services are easier to arrange and to attend
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