Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of life
<h3 dir="ltr">Objectives</h3><p dir="ltr">Older refugees in Türkiye are regarded as one of the most vulnerable groups within the expanding refugee communities. However, little is known regarding their psychological well-being and living standards among old refug...
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| author | Yaser Snoubar (14634232) |
| author2 | Zekiye Turan (22391773) Baraka Abusafia (22391770) Bedia Tarsuslu (23125810) |
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| author_facet | Yaser Snoubar (14634232) Zekiye Turan (22391773) Baraka Abusafia (22391770) Bedia Tarsuslu (23125810) |
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| dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv | Yaser Snoubar (14634232) Zekiye Turan (22391773) Baraka Abusafia (22391770) Bedia Tarsuslu (23125810) |
| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2025-02-02T03:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1080/13607863.2025.2452936 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Health sciences Health services and systems Public health Law and legal studies Public law Older people refugees mental health quality of life depression |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of life |
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| description | <h3 dir="ltr">Objectives</h3><p dir="ltr">Older refugees in Türkiye are regarded as one of the most vulnerable groups within the expanding refugee communities. However, little is known regarding their psychological well-being and living standards among old refugees in Türkiye. This study examines mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and stress and their effect on the quality of life among older refugees in Türkiye.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Method</h3><p dir="ltr">The sample consists of<i> n </i>= 171 older refugees over 60 years of age. To evaluate the mental health and quality of life of the older people sample members, the DASS-21 scale, the WHOQOL-BREF scale, and the PMH-scale were used. The data were analyzed through ordinal and linear regression models, and significant predictors were identified.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Along with moderate stress levels, a significant proportion of participants were found to experience severe depression, affecting approximately 26.9% of the sample, as well as anxiety, which impacted 31.6%. Anxiety symptoms were associated with education and duration of stay in Türkiye, while age-related emotional distress, marital status, and socioeconomic position were linked to higher quality of life ratings.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The study underscores the critical need for targeted mental care services, culturally tailored interventions, and strong social support networks to mitigate psychological distress in older refugees.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Aging & Mental Health<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2452936" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2452936</a></p> |
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| spelling | Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of lifeYaser Snoubar (14634232)Zekiye Turan (22391773)Baraka Abusafia (22391770)Bedia Tarsuslu (23125810)Health sciencesHealth services and systemsPublic healthLaw and legal studiesPublic lawOlder peoplerefugeesmental healthquality of lifedepression<h3 dir="ltr">Objectives</h3><p dir="ltr">Older refugees in Türkiye are regarded as one of the most vulnerable groups within the expanding refugee communities. However, little is known regarding their psychological well-being and living standards among old refugees in Türkiye. This study examines mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and stress and their effect on the quality of life among older refugees in Türkiye.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Method</h3><p dir="ltr">The sample consists of<i> n </i>= 171 older refugees over 60 years of age. To evaluate the mental health and quality of life of the older people sample members, the DASS-21 scale, the WHOQOL-BREF scale, and the PMH-scale were used. The data were analyzed through ordinal and linear regression models, and significant predictors were identified.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Along with moderate stress levels, a significant proportion of participants were found to experience severe depression, affecting approximately 26.9% of the sample, as well as anxiety, which impacted 31.6%. Anxiety symptoms were associated with education and duration of stay in Türkiye, while age-related emotional distress, marital status, and socioeconomic position were linked to higher quality of life ratings.</p><h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The study underscores the critical need for targeted mental care services, culturally tailored interventions, and strong social support networks to mitigate psychological distress in older refugees.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Aging & Mental Health<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2452936" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2452936</a></p>2025-02-02T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1080/13607863.2025.2452936https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Being_an_older_refugees_in_T_rkiye_predictors_of_mental_health_and_quality_of_life/31240708CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/312407082025-02-02T03:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of life Yaser Snoubar (14634232) Health sciences Health services and systems Public health Law and legal studies Public law Older people refugees mental health quality of life depression |
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| title | Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of life |
| title_full | Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of life |
| title_fullStr | Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of life |
| title_full_unstemmed | Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of life |
| title_short | Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of life |
| title_sort | Being an older refugees in Türkiye: predictors of mental health and quality of life |
| topic | Health sciences Health services and systems Public health Law and legal studies Public law Older people refugees mental health quality of life depression |