Abstract:
Psychological Well-Being (PWB) refers to the psychological state of an individual characterized by selfacceptance,
positive relations, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth
(Ryff, 1989). Among older adults, PWB plays a crucial role in determining quality of life and resilience in
facing physical and social changes. This study aimed to describe the level of PWB among older adults. A
cross-sectional descriptive design was applied with 35 participants at a community-based elderly health
post in East Java, Indonesia, during May–July 2022. Findings showed that nearly one-third of respondents
(28.6%) had low levels of PWB, while only 17.1% were in the very high category. These results suggest that
factors such as age, low education, and unemployment contribute to decreased PWB. Recent studies
further highlight the importance of resilience, social support, religiosity, and meaningful activities as
protective factors (López et al., 2020; Herdian et al., 2022; Aisyah & Chisol, 2020; MDPI, 2020). Nursing
interventions should therefore address not only physical health but also psychological, social, and spiritual
well-being to holistically improve the quality of life in older adults.
