Asy-Syifa: Journal of Science and Technology Nursing
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): Asy-Syifa: Journal Of Science and Technology Nursing (September 2023)

The Relationship of Social Interaction With the Loneliness of the Elderly

Jajuk Kusumawaty (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)
Devina Sutandi (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)
Asep Gunawan (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)
Dedi Supriadi (STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2023

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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Journal Info

Abbrev

asyjstn

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Asy-Syifa: Journal of Science and Technology Nursing is a nursing journal managed by the S1 Nursing Study Program of STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis that is published twice a year, namely in March and September. The scope of this journal includes community nursing, maternity nursing, mental nursing, ...