The Relationship Between Self Compassion And Depression In The Elderly In Sei Alim Hasak Village, Kec. Seidapdap Asahan District In 2022

Abstract

Elderly is a normal process of getting old with certain age criteria, experiencing various kinds of changes, both changes in molecules, cells and changes in the ability to function organs. One of the main health problems that often occur in the elderly is depression. Depression can be accompanied by physical disturbances and further reduce the individual's ability to cope with the stressor. Personal problems caused by depressive disorders require an effective strategy to prevent depressive symptoms, such as self-compassion. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-compassion and depression in the elderly in Sei Alim Hasak Village, Kec. Sei Dadap Kab. Assumptions for 2022. This study uses a type of correlational descriptive research. The research design that will be used is cross sectional. The population in this study were all the elderly living in Sei Alim Hasak Village, Kec. Sei Dadap Kab. Asahan, where there were 238 elderly people recorded in May 2022. The sampling technique was carried out using purposive sampling of 25 elderly people who met the researchers' criteria and participated in the research until it was completed. The data analysis used in this research is the chicquare test The results obtained by Self Compassion in the elderly were mostly high, as many as 22 people (88%), and depression in the elderly, the majority were not depressed, as many as 19 people (76%). The results of the hypothesis test obtained a p value of 0.000 (<0.05). This shows that there is a relationship between Self Compassion and Depression in the elderly in Alim Hasak Village, Seidapdap District, Asahan Regency in 2022. The conclusion of the study is that there is a relationship between Self Compassion and Depression in the elderly in Alim Hasak Village, Seidapdap District, Asahan Regency in 2022. It is suggested to health workers to further increase education for elderly families to improve the support system for the elderly.