This cross-sectional observational study aims to examine the relationship between self-compassion, self-efficacy, postural awareness, pain, quality of life, and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors in adults aged 65 years and older. Data will be collected using validated self-report questionnaires administered online. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of psychological factors associated with physical and behavioral health outcomes in older adults.
Aging is associated with increased physical challenges, chronic pain, postural changes, and psychological stress. Psychological resources such as self-compassion and self-efficacy may play a protective role in maintaining both mental and physical health in older adults. This cross-sectional observational study will recruit older adults aged 65 years and above. Participants will complete validated questionnaires assessing self-compassion, self-efficacy, postural awareness, pain, health-promoting lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life. Statistical analyses will include correlation and regression models to examine associations and predictors of pain and health-related behaviors.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
150
Participants complete validated self-report questionnaires to assess self-compassion, self-efficacy, postural awareness, pain, quality of life, and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors. No therapeutic or behavioral intervention is applied.
Acıbadem University Kerem Aydınlar Campus
Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Self-compassion level
Self-compassion will be assessed using the Self-Compassion Scale, a validated self-report questionnaire that evaluates individuals' compassionate attitude toward themselves across multiple dimensions.
Time frame: At baseline
Self-efficacy level
Self-efficacy will be assessed using the The Self-Efficacy Scale, which measures an individual's belief in their ability to cope with a variety of challenging demands in life.
Time frame: At baseline
Postural awareness
Postural awareness will be evaluated using the Postural Awareness Scale, a self-report instrument assessing awareness of body posture and posture-related attentional regulation.
Time frame: At baseline
Pain severity
Pain severity will be assessed using the Geriatric Pain Measure, a multidimensional questionnaire designed to evaluate pain intensity and pain-related functional impact in older adults.
Time frame: At baseline
Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors
Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors will be assessed using the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, which evaluates behaviors related to physical activity, nutrition, stress management, health responsibility, interpersonal relations, and self-actualization.
Time frame: At baseline
Quality of life score
Quality of life will be assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, which evaluates physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains of quality of life.
Time frame: At baseline
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