Factors Contributing to the Social Withdrawal among Elderly Women: A Study with Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centers in Kottayam District

Social withdrawal is avoiding people and activities you would usually enjoy. For some people it can lead to isolation, where you may even want to avoid contact with family and friends and just be by yourself most of the time. This study focused on elderly women who are living in the psychosocial rehabilitation centers. This qualitative study found out that, physical, psychological and social factors contributing to the social withdrawal among elderly women.