Analysis of aging self-efficacy in Peruvian older adults

Hancco M.G.H.; Ninasivincha J.Y.P.; Calizaya-Lopez J. · Environment and Social Psychology (2025) · DOI: 10.59429/esp.v10i11.4251

Resumen

Population aging in Peru poses challenges for public health and the well-being of older people, in this context, self-efficacy for aging is considered an essential psychological and social resource that influences adaptation, autonomy and quality of life in old age. The study proposed to analyze the levels of self-efficacy for aging in Peruvian older adults, identifying differences according to sociodemographic variables. The study was observational, quantitative and cross-sectional. 500 older adults (>65 years old) selected through non-probabilistic sampling participated; The Self-Efficacy Scale for Aging was used; the data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests. It was found that 48.6% of the participants presented moderate self-efficacy, 34.6% low and 16.8% high; Significant differences were found according to area of residence (higher self-efficacy in rural areas), presence of chronic diseases (lower in those who do not suffer from it) and type of cohabitation (higher in those who live with the partner). It is concluded that self-efficacy for aging emerges as a protective psychological factor associated with autonomy and functional health and should be considered a strategic variable in public policies and community programs aimed at healthy aging in Peru.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa