Loneliness, Homebound Older Adults, Self-esteem, Social Support Loneliness, Homebound Older Adults, Self-esteem, Social Support
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will receive a self-esteem and social support enhancement program developed specifically for home-bound older adults. The intervention includes activities designed to improve self-esteem,
Experimental Behavioral
Self-Esteem and Social Support Enhancement Model for Home-Bound Older Adults
Sponsors
School of Health Science, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants are male or female older adults aged 60 years and above who reside within the study area and are not institutionalized, such as living in nursing homes, residential care facilities, or social welfare institutions. Older adults who do not have depression as assessed by the 2 Question Depression Screening Test (2Q) and respond No to both questions. Older adults who do not have cognitive impairment as assessed by the Thai Mental State Examination (TMSE) with a score greater than 23 points. Able to understand and communicate in Thai language.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants who refuse to participate or withdraw from the study during the research process. Participants who develop an acute illness or medical condition that prevents them from providing information during data collection. Participants who relocate outside the study area or cannot be contacted for scheduled follow-up assessments. Participants with communication difficulties, including severe hearing impairment or speech problems that interfere with data collection. Participants with psychiatric disorders or severe mental health conditions that may affect participation in the study. Participants whose legal guardians or family members do not provide permission for participation in the research pr
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Loneliness Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks) Change in loneliness score measured by the UCLA Loneliness Scale Version 3 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-esteem Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks) Change in self-esteem score measured by the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory,Social Support Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks) Change in social support score measured by the Social Support Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactTeerawan Chankum
Health Promotion Group, Chanthaburi Provincial Public Health Office
Outcome results
None listed