Rural-Urban Impact of Community-based Mental Health Intervention on the Intergenerational Lifestyle, Resilience, and Happiness Index among the Elderly
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Community-Based Mental Health, Elderly Well-Being, Intergenerational Lifestyle, Resilience, Happiness Index, Rural–Urban ContextAbstract
The increase in the number of the elderly population poses significant challenges in the field of community mental health, especially in efforts to improve psychosocial well-being in rural and urban contexts that have different social characteristics. This study aims to analyze the impact of rural-urban differences from community-based mental health interventions on inter-generational lifestyles, resilience, and happiness index in the elderly. Quantitative data were collected through a pre-test questionnaire on 60 elderly respondents, consisting of 30 elderly people in rural areas and 30 elderly people in urban areas. Data analysis was carried out using paired tests and comparative tests as well as regression analysis to assess the impact of interventions and differences in regional contexts. Qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with 12 informants, including the elderly, cross-generational family members, and community facilitators, and then analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that the intervention significantly improved the resilience and happiness of the elderly in both regions, with varying impacts between rural and urban. In conclusion, the effectiveness of community-based mental health interventions is greatly influenced by the social context of the region, so that the adjustment of program design based on village and city characteristics is key in improving the mental well-being of the elderly sustainably.
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