The Relationship of Social Interaction With the Loneliness of the Elderly

Authors

  • Jajuk Kusumawaty STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis
  • Devina Sutandi STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis
  • Asep Gunawan STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis
  • Dedi Supriadi STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52221/asyjstn.v1i2.352

Keywords:

Social Interaction, Loneliness, Elderly

Abstract

Purpose: to determine the relationship between social interaction and the loneliness of the elderly in Ciamis Village. Methods: the method in this study is quantitative, with a cross sectional approach, data collection using a questionnaire distributed through a questionnaire. Sample: The sample in this study amounted to 96 respondents. This research was conducted in March–April 2022. Result: Based on the results of the study, of the 96 respondents, there were 22 (40%) in the category of good social interaction with loneliness and 32 (59.3%) in the category of good social interaction with loneliness. Not lonely: 9 respondents (30%) in the category of social interaction are sufficient with loneliness; 12 respondents (100%) in the category of social interaction are less with not loneliness. From the result of the Chi-Square Statistical Test, the value (0.023) <value (0.05). Conclusion: Good social interaction will reduce loneliness in the elderly.

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Published

2023-09-30

How to Cite

Kusumawaty, J., Sutandi, D., Gunawan, A., & Supriadi, D. (2023). The Relationship of Social Interaction With the Loneliness of the Elderly . Asy-Syifa : Journal of Science and Technology Nursing, 1(2), 83–88. https://doi.org/10.52221/asyjstn.v1i2.352