Author(s)

Tingruoqing Wang ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Beijing No.8 Middle School, Beijing, 100000, China

Corresponding Author

Tingruoqing Wang

ABSTRACT

As population aging grows rapidly, it has become a pressing global concern. The challenges posed by aging population extend beyond economic and social realms to include the psychological well-being and well-being of the elderly, which are crucial to their living quality, overall health, and social harmony. This study examines the role of self-efficacy in mitigating common psychological problems among the elderly, such as loneliness, anxiety, and depression, and its contribution to enhancing their well-being. The findings highlight significant gender differences in caregiving preferences and their impact on self-efficacy and happiness levels. High self-efficacy in the elderly is associated with resilience, proactive problem-solving, emotional regulation, and maintaining social connections. It empowers individuals to adopt healthier coping strategies, reducing stress and the risk of psychological disorders while promoting a sense of control and optimism. Furthermore, self-efficacy facilitates better chronic disease management, greater adaptability to life changes, and improved engagement in meaningful activities. This paper concludes that enhancing self-efficacy is a pivotal approach to addressing psychological challenges and improving the well-being of the elderly. Policy recommendations include fostering supportive environments, providing resources for skill development, and encouraging active social participation among the elderly to promote their psychological and emotional health. The findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions to enhance self-efficacy as a means to improve the living quality in the aging population.

KEYWORDS

Self-efficacy, Elderly well-being, Psychological challenges, Aging population loneliness

CITE THIS PAPER

Tingruoqing Wang, Impact of Self-Efficacy on the Resolution of Psychological Issues and Enhancement of Well-Being in the Elderly Po Applied & Educational Psychologypulation. Applied & Educational Psychology (2024) Vol. 5: 128-135. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/appep.2024.050719.

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