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PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECT OF FAMILY NEGLIGENCE OF THE ELDERLY: A CASE STUDY OF IBADAN NORTH LGA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

EZEOKOLI RITA NKIRUKA 1, AZORONDU ABIGAIL 2, BINUYO BIODUN 3, ASAMONYE NATASHA 4, ADEGBITE OLANREWAJU SEUN 5, and OBOT SAMUEL JOHN 6.

Vol 17, No 08 ( 2022 )   |  DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7009711   |   Author Affiliation: Department of Social Work, Veronical Adeleke School of Social Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria 1,2,3,4,5; Babcock University School, Guidance and counselling psychology unit, Ogba, Lagos 6.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 679-690   |   To cite: EZEOKOLI RITA NKIRUKA, et al., (2022). PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECT OF FAMILY NEGLIGENCE OF THE ELDERLY: A CASE STUDY OF IBADAN NORTH LGA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA. 17(08), 679–690. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7009711   |   Published on: 12-08-2022

Abstract

The negative effect of family neglect has been a terrible issue in psychosocial lives of the elderly in low and middle income countries most especially where resources are limited and socio-economy is challenging. In Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, this study focused on the psychological effects of family neglect on the elderly. The study made use of a descriptive survey research approach, with the target group being older people over the age of 60 who are members of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. The 198 elderly people who were members of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners were chosen using a simple random sample method. "Psychosocial Effects of Family Neglect on Elderly Questionnaire," a self-created questionnaire. Four study hypotheses were developed and tested using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at a significance level of 0.05. The result showed that, there is a significant negative effect of family negligence on depression of the elderly (F=-71.5, df=2/194, -crit=2.60). In addition, there is a negative effect of family negligence on low self- esteem of the elderly (F=-44.5, df=3/194, f-crit=2.60). Furthermore, there is a negative effect of family negligence on grieving experience among the elderly (F=-22.6, df=3/194, f-crit=2.60), and finally there is a negative effect of feelings of isolation experienced by the elderly as a result of family negligence on their wellbeing (F=-19.7, df=3/194, f-crit=2.60). According to the findings, societal mobilization is needed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of prejudice on older people's psychological well-being. There is also a need for a long-term policy framework for older people aimed at decreasing the psychological effects of ageing, particularly for those with multiple morbidities. Thus, family members in Nigeria should show greater love, care, and empathy towards the elderly.

Keywords

Psychological, Social, Effect, Family, Negligence, Elderly