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GUERRERO-MARTELO, Manuel et al. Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Functional Autonomy in Elderly Adults in Vulnerable Conditions. Psicogente [online]. 2015, vol.18, n.34, pp.303-310. ISSN 0124-0137.  https://doi.org/10.17081/psico.18.34.506.

This paper aims to establish a relationship between self-esteem and functional autonomy. 30 elderly participants between 67 and 93 years old of both sexes who spent 5 years living in a nursing home were sampled. To measure their functional autonomy, the Rosenber Scale (2007) was used self-esteem, the Barthel index (1993). The results confirm that there is a relationship between self-esteem and functional autonomy, and the ability to move without external assistance is a determinant factor of self-esteem. Conversely, significant differences were not found in self-esteem related to the social support represented by outpatient visits. It was concluded that the determinant factor for elderly self-esteem is their functional autonomy related to movement without help, rather than external social support.

Palabras clave : Elderly; Self-esteem; Functional autonomy; Social support; Institutionalization.

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