This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of social connectedness and well-being resources among assisted living facility residents, focusing on three primary components. Firstly, a scoping review synthesizes emerging evidence on the preferences of older adults in assisted living for social connectedness resources. Secondly, an empirical study explores residents' preferences for social engagement, facility staff involvement, and resource access. Lastly, another empirical study investigates the utilization of community-based resources by assisted-living older adults for social well-being. The scoping review scrutinized 134 titles and abstracts, identifying eight pertinent studies encompassing 2482 older adults across 233 facilities in the USA. Results highlight preferences for facility-based activities among older adults, with community involvement also valued for social connectedness. Preferences vary based on age, facility size, and activity levels. The empirical studies, involving 146 and 92 participants, respectively, underscore the influence of facility-related factors on social engagement levels and the mediating role of individual preferences. Family support emerges as crucial for social well-being, alongside the impact of age and gender on the efficacy of community resources. The findings emphasize the nuanced interplay between resources, preferences, and social interactions in shaping older adults' well-being. Assisted living facilities can enhance social well-being by offering personalized support tailored to residents' needs and effectively leveraging facility and community resources.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc2356149 |
| Date | 07 1900 |
| Creators | Pudur, Rekha |
| Contributors | Mpofu, Elias, Ingman, Stan, Prybutok, Gayle |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Pudur, Rekha, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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