Examining the associations between emotionally charged reactions toward climate change and self-care, quality of life among older adults, coping mechanisms, and pro-environmental practices

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2024-11-25 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.11.013

Marwa Ibrahim Mahfouz Khalil , Reem Said Shaala , Enas Fouad Sayed Mousa , Mohamed Ali Zoromba , Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta

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Abstract

Aim

To examine the associations between emotionally charged reactions to climate change, self-care, quality of life among older adults, coping mechanisms, and pro-environmental practices.

Background

Older adults often face unique challenges in coping with climate change and its detrimental effect on self-care and quality of life. They may be particularly vulnerable to this pressing global issue.

Method

A multi-center, descriptive, correlational approach from three governorates in Egypt. A convenience sample of 609 older adults answered the Inventory of Climate Emotions, the Older People's Quality of Life-Brief, the Self-care Ability Scale for the Elderly, the Pro-Environmental Practices Assessment, and the Coping Scale with Climate Change.

Results

The overall emotionally charged reactions to the idea of climate change showed a negative correlation with both the older adults’ QoL total score (r = -.762) and the Self-care Ability Scale (r = -.775), yet a positive correlation with Pro-environmental Practices (r = .692) and Coping Strategies (r = .992). The regression analyses revealed that emotions explain a substantial variance in the older adult's quality of life (85.6%) and self-care (79.7%), as well as their pro-environmental actions (72%) and coping strategies (38.8%).

Recommendations and implications

The research underscores climate change's significant emotional and psychological ramifications on older adults, yielding valuable insights for geriatric nursing practice. The findings can facilitate the development of precise interventions to promote self-care, bolster coping strategies, and advocate for pro-environmental conduct among older adults. Understanding these associations can contribute to the enhancement of quality of life and the fortification of resilience. The research implications may offer pivotal guidance for geriatric nursing education, clinical protocols, and community initiatives dedicated to fortifying older adults' mental well-being, contending with the repercussions of climate change.

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研究老年人对气候变化的情绪反应与自我保健、生活质量、应对机制和环保做法之间的联系

目的研究老年人对气候变化的情绪反应、自我护理、生活质量、应对机制和亲环境做法之间的关联。背景老年人在应对气候变化及其对自我护理和生活质量的不利影响时往往面临独特的挑战。他们可能特别容易受到这一紧迫的全球性问题的影响。对 609 名老年人进行了抽样调查，他们回答了气候情绪量表、老年人生活质量简表、老年人自理能力量表、亲环境实践评估和气候变化应对量表。结果对气候变化观点的总体情绪反应与老年人的生活质量总分（r = -.762）和自理能力量表（r = -.775）呈负相关，但与亲环境实践（r = .692）和应对策略（r = .992）呈正相关。回归分析表明，情绪可以解释老年人生活质量（85.6%）和自理能力（79.7%）以及亲环境行为（72%）和应对策略（38.8%）的巨大差异。研究结果有助于制定精确的干预措施，以促进老年人的自我护理、加强应对策略并倡导亲环境行为。了解这些关联有助于提高生活质量和增强复原力。研究意义可为老年护理教育、临床方案和社区活动提供重要指导，这些活动致力于加强老年人的心理健康，应对气候变化带来的影响。

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.