Chika Rita Ikeorji, Blessing Ngowari Ramsey-Soroghaye, Pius Eneji Akah
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Social Support and Familial Relationships for the Well-being of Older Adults in Nigeria Amidst COVID-19
Social support is important for human life and survival, especially during critical times. In recent times, especially during the pandemic, older adults across the globe have experienced a decline in social support, reducing their quality of life. This qualitative phenomenological study examined social support and familial relationships for the well-being of older adults. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 12 (twelve) adults aged 60 years or older. Findings from the study revealed that older adults who received emotional, physical, and financial support during the pandemic had greater well-being and appreciated life amidst the restrictions on activities. The study concludes that social support and strengthening social relationships with older people are imperative to bridge the gap between care and well-being among older people. The study recommends improved social relationships between family/friends and older people and the implementation of social policy and community support programs to cushion the effect of loneliness and depression caused by a result of lack of social support.
期刊介绍:
This journal offers an outlet for articles that support social work as a human rights profession. It brings together knowledge about addressing human rights in practice, research, policy, and advocacy as well as teaching about human rights from around the globe. Articles explore the history of social work as a human rights profession; familiarize participants on how to advance human rights using the human rights documents from the United Nations; present the types of monitoring and assessment that takes place internationally and within the U.S.; demonstrate rights-based practice approaches and techniques; and facilitate discussion of the implications of human rights tools and the framework for social work practice.