Deciphering temporal perspectives: A key to happiness and optimism for healthy aging in nursing practices".

Autor: El-Sayed MM; Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Alexandria University, Egypt. Electronic address: mona-afefy@alexu.edu.eg., Hassen HAM; Lecturer of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt., Shoukr EMM; Assistant Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt., Khedr MA; Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Hafr Albatin University, Hafr Albatin, Saudi Arabia; Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt., El-Ashry AM; Lecturer of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.) [Geriatr Nurs] 2024 Sep-Oct; Vol. 59, pp. 234-242. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 24.
DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.07.008
Abstrakt: Background: With the global population of older individuals increasing rapidly, it is important to understand the factors contributing to their well-being. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between older adults' time perspective and their experiences of happiness and optimism.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a substantial sample size of 300 older adults from January to March 2023. The study utilized reliable and validated measures, including the Short Version of the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory and the Arabic Scales of Happiness, Optimism, and Pessimism.
Results: The study found that older adults with a negative view of the past (PN perspective) had lower levels of happiness (r=-0.374, p<0.01), while those with a hedonistic view of the present (PH perspective) had higher levels of happiness (r=0.266, p<0.01). Additionally, a fatalistic view of the present (PF perspective) was associated with lower levels of happiness (r=-0.178, p<0.05) and optimism (r=-0.168, p<0.05). Negative views of the future (FN perspective) were correlated with lower happiness levels (r=-0.546, p<0.01), while positive views of the future (FP perspective) were associated with higher levels of optimism (r=0.432, p<0.01).
Conclusion: Older adults with a balanced time perspective, marked by positive and negative views of the past and an optimistic outlook on the future, reported moderate happiness and optimism. Older adults with a negative view of the past and a fatalistic view of the present tend to have lower levels of happiness and optimism. On the other hand, those who have a hedonistic view of the present and a positive view of the future tend to have higher levels of happiness and optimism. Older adults with a pessimistic outlook toward past experiences or the future may require additional emotional support and targeted interventions to foster a more positive mindset.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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