Family support, anticipated support, negative interaction, and psychological well-being of older parents in Thailand.
BACKGROUND
A number of studies have consistently indicated that family support has a powerful impact on older parents' well-being, but little is known about the effects of anticipated support and negative interaction on psychological well-being. The present study attempted to examine the relationships between family support, negative interaction, and psychological well-being in older Thai parents.


METHODS
The sample included 578 elderly parents aged 60 years and older. Multiple regression models were employed to determine whether received support, anticipated support, and negative interaction influence older parents' well-being.


RESULTS
Findings revealed that greater emotional and instrumental support received from family members and anticipated support were significantly associated with a greater sense of older parents' psychological well-being. However, psychological well-being was lower for those with more negative family interactions.


CONCLUSIONS
The results suggest that filial piety and family solidarity should be considered when developing elder care policy and interventions to promote psychological well-being.
Institute of Nursing, Suranaree University of Technology, Muang, Thailand.
Kattika
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Thanakwang
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D032721:Adult Children / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D044466:Asian People / Q000523:psychology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations / Q000208:ethnology; D008297:Male; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D012945:Social Values; D013785:Thailand
anticipated support; elderly Thai parents; family support; negative interaction; psychological well-being