Psikodimensia: Kajian Ilmiah Psikologi
Vol 19, No 2: Desember 2020

The Differences in Executive Function, Protein Intake, and Daily Activities Function of Elderly Living in Urban and Rural Area

Christa Vidia Rana Abimanyu (Fakultas Psikologi Unika Soegijapranata, Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Dec 2020

Abstract

Person in the elderly life phase will naturally experience a decrease in bodily functions either due to natural degenarive process or disease. The brain is one part of body that has decreased function. Previous study has shown that a strong decline in executive function can reduce the ability of the elderly to plan, organize, self control, and become aware of problems, which will affect the decrease in the capacity of the elderly to carry out daily activities. The good news is, other studies have shown that the decline in brain performance can actually be inhibited by proper protein intake. Instruments used for daily activities using ADLI and IADL; executive function was measured with the TMT A and B battery test, Digit Span, and Five Point Test which have been adapted to Indonesian; nutritional status using Waist:Hip Ratio; and Protein supply using 24-h Recall. The Mann-Whitney test Technique reveals that (1) there is no difference in executive function in urban and rural elderly; (2) there is no difference in protein intake among urban and rural elderly. However, it was found that (3) there was a significant difference between ADL in Urban and rural Elderly with Z = -2.083 (p=0.0037, < 0,05) and the ADL function of the elderly in the village was higher (M=12,5) than the function. ADL among the elderly in urban areas (M=7,5)

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Journal Info

Abbrev

psi

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Subject

Physics

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PSIKODIMENSIA is a scientific study that contains the results of research, thought and dissemination that aims to improve research, reviews and applications in the field of psychology. As a forum, communication media, and scientific development, the editorial received a contribution to the article ...