HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DENGAN SELF EFFICACY DI UPT PESANGGRAHAN PMKS MAJAPAHIT MOJOKERTO

Abstract

The condition experienced by the elderly is closely related to the fulfillment of their basic needs. Meeting these needs can be approached through social support, which aims to provide a sense of peace and satisfaction. Elderly individuals often face weaknesses, limitations, and various incapacities in fulfilling their needs, which can negatively impact their self-confidence or self-efficacy. One way to enhance self-efficacy in the elderly is through the provision of adequate social support. This study aims to determine the relationship between social support and self-efficacy in elderly residents at UPT Pesanggrahan PMKS Majapahit Mojokerto. The variables examined are social support and self-efficacy. The research employed a correlational analytic method with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of 48 respondents, with a sample of 42 selected through purposive sampling. Results showed that among the 18 respondents who received moderate social support, the majority—12 individuals (66.7%)—also had moderate self-efficacy. The Spearman rho test produced a p-value of 0.01, indicating statistical significance (p < 0.05), meaning the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. This confirms a relationship between social support and self-efficacy among the elderly at the institution. The correlation coefficient was 0.390, indicating a weak but positive correlation: the higher the social support, the higher the self-efficacy. Social support plays a crucial role in enhancing elderly individuals’ self-efficacy, helping them cope with emotional and physical challenges, and strengthening their ability to manage difficult situations.