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Sangsefidi Z, Kharghani Moghadam S M, sadri M, Rashedi V. Social capital and voluntary activities among older adults in Tehran. TB 2023; 22 (5) :1-12
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Social Capital and Voluntary Activities among Older Adults in Tehran
Zahra Sangsefidi (M.D.)1, Sayeda Melika Kharghani Moghadam (Ph.D.)2, Mohadeseh Sadri (Ph.D.s)3, Vahid Rashedi (Ph.D.)4
1.MD, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2.Assistant Professor of Health Education and Promotion, Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3.PhD Student in Gerontology, Iranian Research Center on Aging, Department of Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4.Corresponding author: Assistant Professor of Gerontology. Iranian Research Center on Aging, Department of Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Email:vahidrashedi@yahoo.com Tel: 09183071851
Abstract
Introduction: Social capital encompasses material and spiritual resources which enable individuals to establish stable networks of institutionalized relationships. Participation in voluntary public service activities at the community level serves as an indicator of social capital. This study aims to assess social capital and voluntary activities among older adults living in Tehran in 2021.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 384 older adult citizens residing in Region 19, selected through random sampling. Data collection involved a standardized questionnaire comprising three sections: demographic information, measuringsocial capital, and voluntary activity assessment.
Results: The study found that 99/7% of respondents had an average social capital score (150-75). Additionally, 99/4% of the respondents exhibited a high level of engagement in voluntary activities. A significant relationship was observed between social capital ,age (P≤0/001) ,and marital status (P≤0/001). However, no significant relationship was found between voluntary activity and demographic information.
Conclusion: This study suggests that older adults in Tehran possess a reasonable level of social capital and engage actively in voluntary activities. To harness this potential, effective planning and policies must be implemented to align with the needs and goals of society.
Keywords: Social Capital, Voluntary Activity, Participation, Older Adults
References
1-Mohamadzadeh M, Rashedi V, Hashemi M, & et al. Relationship between activities of daily living and depression in older adults. Iranian Journal of Ageing. 2020;15(2):200-11.
2-Hagmann M. The world in 2050: more crowded, urban and aged. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 2001;79:482-3.
3-Sharma S. Universal Particulars towards Maternal Health Circumstance. Journal of Health
Promotion. 2019;7:27-34.
4-Mazandaran I. Assessment of Barriers to Elderly Health Education from Health Care Providers Opinions in the Urban Family Physician Plan of Babol City in 2020. Journal of Gerontology (joge).2022;7(1):29-39.
5-Seyyedrasooli A, Ghojazadehm M, Goljaryan S, & et al. The effect of sensory stimulation on quality of life of the elderly and their self-efficacy for coping with the fear of falling. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research. 2020;25(5):407.
6-Eftekharian R, Kaldi A, Sum S, & et al. Validity and reliability of Persian version of Onyx Social Capital Scale in elderly people. Salmand: Iranian Journal of Ageing. 2016;11(1):174-89.
7-Mehri Nejad SA, Ramezan Saatchi L, Paydar S. Death anxiety and its relationship with social support and adherence to religion in the elderly. Iranian journal of Ageing. 2017;11(4):494-503.
8-Heidari M, Ghodusi Borujeni M, Kabirian Abyaneh S, & et al. The effect of spiritual care on perceived stress and mental health among the elderlies living in nursing home. Journal of Religion and Health. 2019;58(4):1328-39.
9-Haghani M, Mandegari Z, Dehghani Tafti A, & et al. The effect of teaching fundamentals of geriatric life on nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward aging. Elderly Health Journal. 2022;8(1):49-55.
10-Tavousi M, Mehrizi AAH, Hashemi A, & et al. Mental health in Iran: A nationwide cross sectional study. Payesh (Health Monitor). 2016;15(3):233-9.
11-Heine C, Browning CJ. Mental health and dual sensory loss in older adults: a systematic review. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2014;6:83.
12-Hamzehgardeshi Z, Kalantari F, Bakouei F, & et al. Investigation of social capital and its relationship with emotional adjustment in infertile couples: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine. 2022;20(2):91.
13-Wang G, Duan J, Kan Q, & et al. The correlation analysis of WeChat usage and depression among the middle-aged and elderly in China: the mediating role of social participation. BMC public health. 2023;23(1):462.
14-Garbaccio JL, Tonaco LAB, Estêvão WG, & et al. Aging and quality of life of elderly people in rural areas. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:724-32.
15-Sh S, Danesh P, Baghery H. The Comparison of Familial Social Capitals With and Without the Elderly. Iranian Journal of Ageing. 2018;13(2):222-35.
16-Asadollahi A, Ismaeli A, Fani-Saberi L. Health Index, Social Capital and Participatory Actions of Elderly People in Ahwaz City/Iran. Sociological studies. 2014;7(23):45-64.
17-Veisi Miankali MJ, Dehghan Z, Haghani H. Investigating the Relationship between Social Capital and Demographic Characteristics of the Elderly Referred to Tehran Neighborhoods. Journal of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. 2020;20(1):116-26.
18-Koosheshi M, Mirzaei M, Pourreza A, & et al. The effect of social capital on the health of the elderly with 60 or more years of age in Mashhad urban districts. Journal of Social Sciences. 2016;13(1):109-29.
19-Ashrafi E, Montazeri A, Mousavi M, & et al. Influence of sociodemographic features and general health on social capital: Findings from a large population-based survey in Tehran, Iran (Urban-HEART). Public health. 2012 Sep 1;126(9):796-803.
20-Davari K, Shojaei Moghaddam AR, Razavi Motlagh ZS. Relationship Between The Attraction of Participation Methods With Voluntary Activities Among Volunteers of Red Crescent Society of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in 2010. Journal of Rescue Relief. 2011;2(4):0-.10
21-Kleiner AC, Henchoz Y, Fustinoni S, & et al. Volunteering transitions and change in quality of life among older adults: A mixed methods research. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2022;98:104556.
22-Ebrahimi Meimand M, Mohseni M, Kazemian E, & et al. Assessment of the Relationship between Social Capital and Utilization of Health Services among the Elderly in Kerman. Journal of North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences. 2020;11(4):35-41.
23-Lu N, Wu B. Perceived neighborhood environment, social capital and life satisfaction among older adults in Shanghai, China. Scientific Reports. 2022;12(1):6686.
24-Nakamura JS, Lee MT, Chen FS, & et al. Identifying pathways to increased volunteering in older US adults. Scientific Reports. 2022;12(1):12825.
Zahra Sangsefidi (M.D.)1, Sayeda Melika Kharghani Moghadam (Ph.D.)2, Mohadeseh Sadri (Ph.D.s)3, Vahid Rashedi (Ph.D.)4
1.MD, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2.Assistant Professor of Health Education and Promotion, Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3.PhD Student in Gerontology, Iranian Research Center on Aging, Department of Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4.Corresponding author: Assistant Professor of Gerontology. Iranian Research Center on Aging, Department of Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Email:vahidrashedi@yahoo.com Tel: 09183071851
Abstract
Introduction: Social capital encompasses material and spiritual resources which enable individuals to establish stable networks of institutionalized relationships. Participation in voluntary public service activities at the community level serves as an indicator of social capital. This study aims to assess social capital and voluntary activities among older adults living in Tehran in 2021.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 384 older adult citizens residing in Region 19, selected through random sampling. Data collection involved a standardized questionnaire comprising three sections: demographic information, measuringsocial capital, and voluntary activity assessment.
Results: The study found that 99/7% of respondents had an average social capital score (150-75). Additionally, 99/4% of the respondents exhibited a high level of engagement in voluntary activities. A significant relationship was observed between social capital ,age (P≤0/001) ,and marital status (P≤0/001). However, no significant relationship was found between voluntary activity and demographic information.
Conclusion: This study suggests that older adults in Tehran possess a reasonable level of social capital and engage actively in voluntary activities. To harness this potential, effective planning and policies must be implemented to align with the needs and goals of society.
Keywords: Social Capital, Voluntary Activity, Participation, Older Adults
References
1-Mohamadzadeh M, Rashedi V, Hashemi M, & et al. Relationship between activities of daily living and depression in older adults. Iranian Journal of Ageing. 2020;15(2):200-11.
2-Hagmann M. The world in 2050: more crowded, urban and aged. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 2001;79:482-3.
3-Sharma S. Universal Particulars towards Maternal Health Circumstance. Journal of Health
Promotion. 2019;7:27-34.
4-Mazandaran I. Assessment of Barriers to Elderly Health Education from Health Care Providers Opinions in the Urban Family Physician Plan of Babol City in 2020. Journal of Gerontology (joge).2022;7(1):29-39.
5-Seyyedrasooli A, Ghojazadehm M, Goljaryan S, & et al. The effect of sensory stimulation on quality of life of the elderly and their self-efficacy for coping with the fear of falling. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research. 2020;25(5):407.
6-Eftekharian R, Kaldi A, Sum S, & et al. Validity and reliability of Persian version of Onyx Social Capital Scale in elderly people. Salmand: Iranian Journal of Ageing. 2016;11(1):174-89.
7-Mehri Nejad SA, Ramezan Saatchi L, Paydar S. Death anxiety and its relationship with social support and adherence to religion in the elderly. Iranian journal of Ageing. 2017;11(4):494-503.
8-Heidari M, Ghodusi Borujeni M, Kabirian Abyaneh S, & et al. The effect of spiritual care on perceived stress and mental health among the elderlies living in nursing home. Journal of Religion and Health. 2019;58(4):1328-39.
9-Haghani M, Mandegari Z, Dehghani Tafti A, & et al. The effect of teaching fundamentals of geriatric life on nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward aging. Elderly Health Journal. 2022;8(1):49-55.
10-Tavousi M, Mehrizi AAH, Hashemi A, & et al. Mental health in Iran: A nationwide cross sectional study. Payesh (Health Monitor). 2016;15(3):233-9.
11-Heine C, Browning CJ. Mental health and dual sensory loss in older adults: a systematic review. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2014;6:83.
12-Hamzehgardeshi Z, Kalantari F, Bakouei F, & et al. Investigation of social capital and its relationship with emotional adjustment in infertile couples: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine. 2022;20(2):91.
13-Wang G, Duan J, Kan Q, & et al. The correlation analysis of WeChat usage and depression among the middle-aged and elderly in China: the mediating role of social participation. BMC public health. 2023;23(1):462.
14-Garbaccio JL, Tonaco LAB, Estêvão WG, & et al. Aging and quality of life of elderly people in rural areas. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71:724-32.
15-Sh S, Danesh P, Baghery H. The Comparison of Familial Social Capitals With and Without the Elderly. Iranian Journal of Ageing. 2018;13(2):222-35.
16-Asadollahi A, Ismaeli A, Fani-Saberi L. Health Index, Social Capital and Participatory Actions of Elderly People in Ahwaz City/Iran. Sociological studies. 2014;7(23):45-64.
17-Veisi Miankali MJ, Dehghan Z, Haghani H. Investigating the Relationship between Social Capital and Demographic Characteristics of the Elderly Referred to Tehran Neighborhoods. Journal of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences. 2020;20(1):116-26.
18-Koosheshi M, Mirzaei M, Pourreza A, & et al. The effect of social capital on the health of the elderly with 60 or more years of age in Mashhad urban districts. Journal of Social Sciences. 2016;13(1):109-29.
19-Ashrafi E, Montazeri A, Mousavi M, & et al. Influence of sociodemographic features and general health on social capital: Findings from a large population-based survey in Tehran, Iran (Urban-HEART). Public health. 2012 Sep 1;126(9):796-803.
20-Davari K, Shojaei Moghaddam AR, Razavi Motlagh ZS. Relationship Between The Attraction of Participation Methods With Voluntary Activities Among Volunteers of Red Crescent Society of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in 2010. Journal of Rescue Relief. 2011;2(4):0-.10
21-Kleiner AC, Henchoz Y, Fustinoni S, & et al. Volunteering transitions and change in quality of life among older adults: A mixed methods research. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2022;98:104556.
22-Ebrahimi Meimand M, Mohseni M, Kazemian E, & et al. Assessment of the Relationship between Social Capital and Utilization of Health Services among the Elderly in Kerman. Journal of North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences. 2020;11(4):35-41.
23-Lu N, Wu B. Perceived neighborhood environment, social capital and life satisfaction among older adults in Shanghai, China. Scientific Reports. 2022;12(1):6686.
24-Nakamura JS, Lee MT, Chen FS, & et al. Identifying pathways to increased volunteering in older US adults. Scientific Reports. 2022;12(1):12825.
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Received: 2023/06/2 | Accepted: 2023/12/3 | Published: 2024/01/16
Received: 2023/06/2 | Accepted: 2023/12/3 | Published: 2024/01/16
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