KEAKTIFAN BERORGANISASI SEBAGAI FAKTOR PENDUKUNG PSYCHOLOGICALWELL-BEING BAGI LANJUT USIA

Abstract

The  psychological problems in the elderly often occurs due to problems because the aging process that does not get good treatment, feeling helpless, not needed, the inability to accept reality is a condition that greatly affects the psychology of an elderly person. Another factor that also influences is psychosocial changes during the aging process which is a process of life transition and loss. The majority of life transitions occur because of experience of loss, which includes retirement, changes in financial conditions, changes in roles and relationships, changes in health and functional capabilities, and changes in social networks, and relocation. Common losses for the elderly usually revolve around losing a relationship due to the process of death. This study aims to determine the relationship of organizational activity with psychological well-being of elderly PWRI member of Western part Sambungmacan Sragen. This research is quantitative using descriptive correlative design and case-control approach. The study population was 47 elderly members of the PWRI organization in Sambungmacan Sragen subdistrict. The sample of research is 47 elderly which is determined using total sampling technique. Research data collection using questionnaire instrument, while data analysis using Chi-Square test. The results obtained Chi_obs for 10,219 (p-value = 0,000) so that H₀ rejected. The conclusion of the research that there was an association of activeness of association with psychological well-being of elderly PWRI member of Western part Sambungmacan district  Sragen, that is the higher level of activeness, hence the level of prosperity of the elderly increases.

Keywords: elderly, activeness of organization, psychological well-being