The Relationship Between the Elderly's Sleep Quality and Social Support

The elderly's sleep quality and social support are important variables related to quality of life and factors affecting successful aging.Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the relationship between the elderly's sleep quality and social support. In this descriptive cross-sectional analytical study, the research population included 150 older people referring to elderly care centers living in Qaem Shahr,Iran, and the sampling method was convenience. To collect information, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Philips̍ Social Support Questionnaire used as self-report. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 26. The results of the Spearman test showed a significant negative relationship between the sleep quality score and social support. However, there is a significant relationship between the social support score and the educational level of the elderly. This study's findings emphasize the major role of social support in ensuring adequate sleep quality in the elderly. Therefore, it is recommended that policymakers in this field develop programs centered on social support to improve the sleep quality and health of the elderly.