Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR)

This study investigates the role of intergenerational relations in the psychological well-being of elderly people through mixed method design i.e., combining both qualitative and quantitative approach. Total 100 respondents were selected with the help of purposive random sampling from rural areas of Dibrugarh district of Assam. And the data for the present study has been collected with the help of structured and semi structured interview schedule. Elderly's psychological well-being were measured using Ryff and Keyes's (1995) six dimensions of psychological well-being-Self-acceptance, Autonomy, Environmental Mastery, Positive Relations with Others, Meaningful Life and Personal Growth and found positive relationship between elderly's psychological well-being and their relations with children and it was strongly affected by their socio-economic background. Significantly, study reveals that the elderly female enjoyed all the dimensions of psychological well-being than their male counterparts. Finally, the study suggests that good amount of intergenerational relations can enhance elderly's psychological well-being.