Journal of Psychiatry

Psychological Consequences of Exposure to Social Media and the Mental Health of Older Adults in Times of Covid-19

European Conference on Psychiatry

March 09, 2023 | Webinar

Orfelina Arpasi-Quispe

Graduate School of Teaching, Norbert Wiener University, Lima 15046, Peru

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Psychiatry

Abstract:

The pandemic has generated a series of psychological consequences in older adults. The pandemic has been exacerbated by news broadcasted through various communication channels. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that developing and maintaining functional ability depends on the intrinsic capacity of the individual, the environment and interactions among friends (1). The purpose of the research was to determine the relationship between the psychological consequences of exposure to social communication channels and the mental health of older adults in times of covid-19. Methodology and theoretical orientation: Quantitative approach, descriptive correlational type, sample of 389 people aged 60 years and over by non-probabilistic convenience. A questionnaire modified by the authors was used; authorisation was obtained from the persons with informed consent. Results: Characteristics of the study population were: 84% female, 59% aged 60 and 79 years, 73% with a partner, 84% living in urban areas and 59% living with more than 3 children. There is an association between depression and television use (p<0.005) and individuals' news (p<0.001). There is also an association between television and stress (p<0.05) and radio news with anxiety (p<0.05). The number of hours exposed to news was found to be associated with television and stress (p<0.05) and radio news with anxiety (p<0.05). Psychological consequences were found to have the highest mean exposure to television and radio was fear, followed by stress and conscientiousness. Conclusions: Psychological consequences, the highest mean of exposure to television and radio was found to be fear, followed by stress and awareness. In addition, positive relationships were found for exposure to television, radio and individuals that became risk factors and negative, inverse and significant relationships that would be taken as protective factors.

Biography :

ORFELINA ARPASI QUISPE, research methodology teacher at the Postgraduate School of the Norbert Wiener University, pre and postgraduate teacher at the Universidad Peruana Unión, published in indexed journals, nurse in the quality office of the Red prestacional Almenara de ESSALUD, Doctor in Sciences, with specialisations in: Health Management for the Elderly, Administration and Management of Nursing Services, Nursing in Geriatrics, and Nursing in Intensive Care. Professional with experience in health care, teaching, research, public and private management, health and social services