Social Interaction Anxiety Among Senior Citizens In Elderly Care Residence In Nepal

Abstract

This thesis, titled Social Interaction Anxiety Among Senior Citizens in Elderly Care Residences in Nepal, investigates the levels of social interaction anxiety experienced by elderly individuals residing in old age homes in Bhaktapur. The research was conducted across two facilities: Shree DyomaJagat Old Age Home and Om Old Age Home and Manavsewa Ashram, with a total of 51 participants involved in the study.Data collection was carried out using the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS) in a Likert scale format, followed by open-ended questions to gather more detailed insights. The findings revealed that the old age homes had a beneficial impact on the residents. The SIAS scores were below the cutoff level, indicating lower levels of anxiety. Additionally, the residents reported a stronger sense of community and improved social interactions within the old age homes. These results suggest that such facilities provide a supportive environment that helps reduce social interaction anxiety and enhances the overall quality of life for elderly residents.
In conclusion, this study highlights the significant positive impact of old age homes on reducing social interaction anxiety among elderly residents in Bhaktapur. The findings demonstrate that residents experience lower levels of anxiety and benefit from a strengthened sense of community and improved social interactions within these facilities. These results underscore the importance of creating supportive environments in old age homes to enhance the emotional well-being of elderly individual