Avaliação da Autoestima Entre Idosos: Implicações para Saúde e Bem-Estar

Introduction: Aging does not only mean becoming ill, but also involves analyzing the quality of life of the elderly, which is associated with multifactorial processes requiring a comprehensive intervention. Objective: To assess self-esteem in the elderly population, in relation to health and well-being. Method: This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, and descriptive study involving 39 elderly individuals from a physical activity center in a municipality in southern Minas Gerais. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and a sociodemographic questionnaire developed by the researchers were applied. The scale used is a Likert-type, self-administered instrument containing 10 items. Results and Discussion: The results indicated that most of the elderly evaluated presented high self-esteem, with 92% of participants reporting high levels. There was a predominance of positive responses on the Rosenberg Scale statements. Factors such as education level, marital status, and family living arrangements were associated with perceptions of personal value and well-being. Final Considerations: Most elderly individuals have high self-esteem, reflecting personal satisfaction and well-being. These findings reinforce the importance of promoting actions that value self-esteem in old age.