Social support and psychological well-being among older Malay women in Peninsular Malaysia

• Main Authors: Yahaya, Nurizan, Momtaz, Yadollah Abolfathi, Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Aizan, Abdullah, Siti Suhailah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Indian Gerontological Association 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28167/1/Social%20support%20and%20psychological%20well.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28167/

Research shows older women are at increased risk for poor psychological well-being. The present study investigated the effects of social support on psychological well-being of a random sample of 716 older Malay women which obtained from a national survey. Findings from multiple regression analysis revealed a significant model (F=15.06, p≤.05) where psychological well-being was best predicted by non-family support (ß=.22, p≤.001) and family support (ß =.10, P≤.01), after controlling for sociodemographic factors. Results of this study imply that social support especially from non-family source is a significant predictor of psychological well-being among older women.