Percepción de las relaciones familiares en los adultos mayores de la ciudad de Loja, 2023

Abstract

Abstract: This is a cross-sectional analytical study aimed at characterizing the perception of family relationships among older adults in the city of Loja. The population consisted of 212 participants. The Test of Perception of Family Relationships in the Elderly and the Family Functioning Test were administered. There was a predominance of women. The average age was 73 years. The majority were those with higher education, mixed-race families, and married individuals. High blood pressure was the most prevalent disease. Most families were nuclear and small. 38.7% of older adults perceived their family relationships as disharmonious. The majority of families were classified as functional (72.6%). A statistically significant relationship was determined between the perception of family relationships in older adults and family functioning using the chi-square test. This association underscores the importance of understanding family dynamics in the context of aging and emphasizes the need for interventions aimed at strengthening family relationships and improving their impact on older adults.