Coping Mechanism for Developing Psychosocial Well-being among the Elderly in Urban Locality

Swapna Ghosh

Abstract: The present study is undertaken to assess the psychosocial well-being and coping mechanisms of the elderly in selected urban areas of Howrah district, West Bengal. A non-experimental research approach with a descriptive survey design will be used to collect the relevant information. Background: Aging is a natural and continuous irreversible changing process. Being elderly is a big challenge to human life with respect to health as well as psychosocial needs. The present study is an attempt to fill the gap in knowledge about the existing health-related and psychosocial problems and coping mechanisms faced by the elderly population. In this stage, progressive generalized impairment of function occurs which resulting in loss of adaptive response to stress as well as psychosocial problems. Traditionally speaking, the Indian family system was always a safe and secure space for the elderly. Unfortunately, for the past 50 years, the transformation of the joint family system into nuclear units in India has been detrimental to the interests of the elderly. Thus, the absence of family care and community support has given rise to loneliness and coping problems among the elderly. Objective: 1) To assess the Psychosocial well-being experienced by the elderly living in urban communities in selected areas of West Bengal. 2) To find the coping strategies adopted by the elderly living in urban communities in selected areas of West Bengal. 3) To find the association between Psychosocial well-being and coping mechanisms within selected demographic variables.

Keywords: Coping Mechanism, Psychosocial Well-being, Elderly, Urban Locality

How to Cite?: Swapna Ghosh, "Coping Mechanism for Developing Psychosocial Well-being among the Elderly in Urban Locality", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1669-1672, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25827221640, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25827221640