Understanding how older adults sustain mental well-being when facing challenging in later life
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9406568 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ratchaneekorn Upasen (0000-0003-4420-0736, Chulalongkorn University), Weeraphol Saengpanya (0000-0003-4092-5078, Chulalongkorn University, corresponding author), Wanida Awae (0000-0001-9177-9918, Princess of Naradhiwas University), Preedanan Prasitvej (0000-0002-0363-2842, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University), Sudaporn Stithyudhakarn (0000-0001-6609-9400, Chulalongkorn University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 259 |
| Pages | 105293-105293 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Acta Psychologica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0001-6918 • E-ISSN: 1873-6297 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105293 |
| PMID | 40680646 |
| OpenAlex | W4412521873 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 21 |
Older adults face challenges daily. How older adults sustain their mental well-being remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the self-sustaining mental well-being among older adults when facing challenging situations. The grounded theory method was used in this study. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 19 community-dwelling older adults and researcher-completed field notes. Moreover, the constant and comparative methods were employed. Older adults sustaining their mental well-being by themselves were determined through four dynamic phases: 1) openness to change in later life, that is, accepting physical illness as life changes, recognizing physical illness as a related factor of mental health, exercising to strengthen physical health, and strictly adhering to treatment plans; 2) utilizing relaxation techniques to cope with anxiety and stress arising from challenge situations, for example, performing relaxing activities with their children and grandchildren and age-appropriate diversional activities for older adults; 3) cultivating inner peace in later life, including letting go of everything from one's mind, positive thinking with all situations, and practicing Buddhist activities; and 4) enhancing self-worth in later life, namely, being a healthcare volunteer for helping other people and participating in social activities for older adults. Self- sustaining mental well-being can be a valuable guide for promoting mental health and effectively managing mental health conditions among older adults
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |