The study investigates the associated factors with psychological disorders and treatment-seeking behavior among older adults in India. The dataset used in this study is the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave 1 during the year 2017 - 2018. Descriptive statistics was used in this study to present the preliminary results. Further, the Heckinan probit model selection model was employed to fulfill the research objectives. The results revealed that the oldest old category (75 years and above) has a higher percentage of psychological disorder (3.60%) and their treatment seeking is 23.43 percent. It was found that older adults (60-74 years) who belong to the urban area, live alone, are more educated, belong to a scheduled caste, currently don Y work, have 1 + ADL and 1 + IADL impairments possess a higher percentage of psychological disorders. It was also found that older adults who belong to the oldest old groups are less likely to seek treatment for psychological disorders. The findings of the present study urge that greater attention be paid to detecting and preventing late-life psychological disorders, particularly among those who are at greater risk.
Psychological Disorder, Treatment-seeking, Heckman probit model, Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI)
