Social Gerontology: A Socio-Psycho Analysis on Problems of Aging

The paper provides a socio-psycho analysis of the multifaceted challenges within the framework of social gerontology confronting the elderly people at Manzini region in Eswatini. With the demographic shift towards older societies, understanding the unique problems faced by the elderly has become a critical imperative for researchers and policymakers. The main objective of this study is to systematically examine and synthesize the key social and psychological issues that significantly impact the quality of life and well-being of the aged. It delves into the psychological dimensions of aging, focusing on issues such as maintaining cognitive health, coping with life transitions, the fear of dependency, and the decline in self-esteem associated with retirement and changing social roles. The paper applies mixed research approach and convenience sampling under non-probability sampling methods is used, where a semi-structured questionnaire is administered to the respondents seeking indepth information to fulfill the research objectives, offering recommendations for developing policies and community programs aimed at mitigating the socio-psychological vulnerabilities of the elderly, ensuring participation and inclusion in mainstream society.

Social gerontology - Aging - Socio-psycho

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