Plan de desarrollo de habilidades sociales para el manejo de la agresividad en personas adultas mayores

Abstract

Aging entails several deficiencies that affect the physical, cognitive, psychological and social well-being of the elderly. Among them, the decline in Social Skills (SHS) emerges as a critical factor, affecting the quality of life and giving rise to manifestations of hostility or aggression. Addressing this issue is essential to ensure comprehensive care for older adults. This study aimed to develop social skills in older adults participating in the "Envejeciendo Juntos" (Aging Together) program in Chimborazo, Cantón Guano, with the objective of managing aggression. The research adopted a quali-quantitative approach, using evaluation scales to measure the level of social skills and applying a quasi-experimental design with a specific development plan. The sample included 40 older adults aged between 65 and 100 years. The results revealed a significant difficulty (X= 1.85) in expressing anger or disagreement in the area of HHSS. The statistical analysis (T-test) showed a significance of .002 for HHSS and .012 for aggressiveness, indicating that the social skills development plan facilitates the adequate management of aggressiveness in this population group. In conclusion, the implementation and work focused on social skills are fundamental to improve the quality of life of older adults. The intervention demonstrated that through the development of a HHSS plan, the population studied acquired tools to face various situations that generate discomfort. This approach not only contributes to the emotional, social and physical well-being of older adults, but also provides a solid foundation for facing the challenges associated with aging.