Adjustment Among Elderly Living in Old Age Home and Within Family Setup

By : Rishi Panday, Prashant Srivastava

Page No: 89-96

Abstract
Adjustment is a process involving both mental and behavioural responses by which an individual strives to cope with inner needs, tensions, frustrations and conflicts and to bring harmony between these inner demands. Aim of this study was to assess and compare adjustment among elderly people living in old age home and within the family setup. A cross sectional research design was used. The sample comprised of 80 participants (40 participants who were living in old age homes and 40 participants within family). Socio-demographic data sheet and Adjustment Scale were administered. Findings indicate that Adjustment was good of elderly people who were living in old age home in comparison to elderly living within family. Present study findings would help in implementing the rehabilitation programme for elderly people.

Authors :
Rishi Panday : Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Prashant Srivastava : Psychiatric Social Worker, Dept. of Paediatrics, Child Development Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital and Ph.D. Scholar, Dept. of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.