Abstract

This descriptive study assessed the psychosocial problems among 60 elderly individuals living in their own homes in a selected village in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, using a quantitative approach based on Roy’s Adaptation Model. Data were collected via a structured interview schedule and a 3-point rating scale across six dimensions: unhappiness, uselessness, decreased life satisfaction, loneliness, poor adjustment, and loss of status. The demographic profile revealed that 46.6% were aged 60–65 years, 70% were widowed, and 88.3% lacked financial pension support. Findings indicated that a significant 40% of participants experienced a high level of psychosocial problems, while 29% and 31% reported medium and low levels, respectively. Chi-square analysis showed no statistically significant association between psychosocial distress and most demographic variables, including age, religion, and financial support, although education emerged as a notable factor. The study concludes that rural elderly populations face substantial emotional and social vulnerability, necessitating the development of the provided information booklet to enhance caregiver knowledge and improve the overall quality of geriatric life.

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