A comparative study to assess the level of stress, coping strategies and quality of life among elderly people in selected rural and urban areas, Puducherry

Abstract

A comparative study with stated objectives to assess the level of stress, coping strategies and quality of life of elderly people, to compare the stress, coping strategies and quality of life of elderly people, to identify the relationship between stress, coping strategies and quality of life of elderly persons, and to find out the association between the level of stress, coping strategies and quality of life of elderly people with demographic variables. The research approach selected for the study was quantitative research approach and descriptive survey design. The study was conducted in selected rural and urban areas at Puducherry. Total 100 samples were selected (50 – rural areas and 50 urban areas) by using convenience sampling technique. The findings of the study revealed that level of stress and quality of life among elderly people were high in rural areas when compared to urban areas. So as a nurse we can improve the Quality of life, and reduce the level of stress among elderly people in rural areas. The researcher recommends more studies can be conducted in different settings, with different population and different studies can be conducted among the health care professionals who plays important role to disseminate the information to the people.