The Role of Equanimity in Predicting the Mental Well-Being of the Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities in Thailand.

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Nursing Reports Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI:10.3390/nursrep15040123

J J Maung, Justin DeMaranville, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Carmelle Peisah, Suthikarn Arunrasameesopa, Nahathai Wongpakaran

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Background/Objectives: The prevalence of mental health issues, such as depression, loneliness, and a decreased quality of life among older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities in Thailand, calls for further study. In Thailand, where Buddhism is the predominant religion, many positive psychological strengths are fostered among older adults. One notable strength is equanimity, which is characterized by a balanced and accepting response to both positive and negative events. This practice is commonly associated with enhancing the well-being of older individuals. However, the study between equanimity and well-being is scarce. The purpose of the study is to assess equanimity in LTC residents and to determine if it is a significant predictor of the mental well-being of the residents. Methods: The cross-sectional data was obtained from 236 LTC residents in Thailand. Equanimity was measured using the Inner Strength-Based Inventory (iSBI) and mental well-being from the Thai Geriatric Depression Scale (TGDS-6). Demographic factors, depression, loneliness, and other inner strengths were also explored as covariates in a logistic-regression analysis. Results: The mean scores for equanimity (Mean = 3.78 ± 1.00) and mental well-being (Mean = 0.720 ± 0.449) were determined. The multiple regression analysis found equanimity significantly predicted well-being (B = 0.593, p = 0.002) along with depression (B = -0.395, p < 0.001) and mindfulness (B = 0.355, p = 0.046). Conclusions: This study identifies equanimity as a key predictor of mental well-being among Thai long-term care residents, alongside depression and mindfulness. While the study's cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions, the results suggest that incorporating equanimity-based practices into geriatric care could be beneficial. Future longitudinal research is needed to validate these findings and improve resilience and well-being in aging populations.

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泰国长期照护机构居民心理健康的平静预测作用。

背景/目的：泰国长期护理（LTC）机构中的老年人普遍存在抑郁、孤独和生活质量下降等心理健康问题，需要进一步研究。在泰国，佛教是主要宗教，许多积极的心理优势在老年人中得到培养。一个值得注意的力量是平静，它的特点是对积极和消极事件的平衡和接受的反应。这种做法通常与提高老年人的幸福感有关。然而，平静和幸福之间的研究是稀缺的。本研究的目的是评估LTC居民的平静，并确定它是否是居民心理健康的重要预测因子。方法：从泰国236名LTC居民中获得横断面数据。使用内在力量量表（iSBI）和泰国老年抑郁量表（TGDS-6）的心理健康来测量平静。在logistic回归分析中，人口因素、抑郁、孤独和其他内在优势也作为协变量进行了探讨。结果：两组患者的均分为平静（mean = 3.78±1.00）分和心理幸福感（mean = 0.720±0.449）分。多元回归分析发现，平静显著预测幸福感（B = 0.593, p = 0.002）、抑郁（B = -0.395, p < 0.001）和正念（B = 0.355, p = 0.046）。结论：本研究确定平静是泰国长期护理居民心理健康的关键预测因素，以及抑郁和正念。虽然该研究的横断面设计限制了因果结论，但结果表明，将基于平静的实践纳入老年护理可能是有益的。未来的纵向研究需要验证这些发现，并提高老龄人口的适应能力和幸福感。

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