CALIDAD DE VIDA Y DEPRESIÓN EN ADULTOS MAYORES JUBILADOS. UN ESTUDIO COMPARATIVO POR GÉNERO.
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El presente trabajo propone analizar el entrecruzamiento de las variables calidad de vida y depresión, en función del género, en población de adultos mayores jubilados. A través de una investigación cuantitativa no experimental, con alcance descriptivo, comparativo y correlacional, de corte transversal, se realizó un estudio sobre 242 adultos mayores de 60 años (121 masculinos y 121 femeninos), jubilados y residentes en el Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (AMBA), República Argentina. Se realizaron los análisis correspondientes de los datos, encontrando niveles bajos de depresión y buenos valores en relación a la calidad de vida de los participantes. Por otra parte, se observa que la tendencia principal de los hallazgos sostiene que altos niveles de calidad de vida se asocian con bajos niveles de depresión y, en la comparación por género, existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas en los niveles de calidad de vida a favor de las mujeres. Los resultados se discuten bajo el concepto de determinantes sociales de la salud, a partir del cual se plantea la necesidad de repensar la vejez y las variables que atraviesan las vivencias de los adultos mayores, con el fin de favorecer su bienestar.
The present work proposes to analyze the intersection of the variables quality of life and depression, depending on gender, in a population of retired older adults. Through a non-experimental quantitative research, with a descriptive, comparative and correlational, cross-sectional scope, a study was carried out on 242 adults over 60 years (121 men and 121 women), retirees and residents in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), Argentine Republic. The analysis of the data carried out showed low levels of depression and good values in relation to the quality of life of the participants. On the other hand, it is observed that the main trend of the findings maintains that high levels of quality of life are associated with low levels of depression and, in the comparison by gender, there are statistically significant differences in the levels of quality of life in favor of women. The results are discussed under the concept of social determinants of health, from which is pointed out the need to rethink old age and the variables that go through the experiences of older adults, in order to promote their well-being.
The present work proposes to analyze the intersection of the variables quality of life and depression, depending on gender, in a population of retired older adults. Through a non-experimental quantitative research, with a descriptive, comparative and correlational, cross-sectional scope, a study was carried out on 242 adults over 60 years (121 men and 121 women), retirees and residents in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), Argentine Republic. The analysis of the data carried out showed low levels of depression and good values in relation to the quality of life of the participants. On the other hand, it is observed that the main trend of the findings maintains that high levels of quality of life are associated with low levels of depression and, in the comparison by gender, there are statistically significant differences in the levels of quality of life in favor of women. The results are discussed under the concept of social determinants of health, from which is pointed out the need to rethink old age and the variables that go through the experiences of older adults, in order to promote their well-being.
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Vol. 22, No. 2