FACTORS AFFECTING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY: AN ANALYSIS FROM RESEARCH FINDINGS

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The mental health of the elderly is influenced by a combination of individual, familial, and community factors. These factors exert multidimensional impacts, both positive and negative, on the overall quality of life in later years. By employing a systemic approach in the identification and analysis of issues, and utilizing an integrative methodology through literature review and document analysis, this article aims to systematically identify the determinants of mental health in older adults, based on core indicators associated with personal, familial, and community characteristics. The findings from this analysis facilitate the recognition of protective factors that contribute positively to mental well-being, with the objective of enhancing these beneficial influences. Consequently, the study provides a foundation for strategies to mitigate mental health disorders and improve the overall quality of life in the aging population.