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The will to live: gender differences among elderly persons.

S Carmel1

  • 1Department of the Sociology of Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel. sara@bgumail.bgu.ac.il

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|March 10, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Women exhibit a weaker will to live and less desire for life extension compared to men. Psycho-social well-being significantly influences the will to live, especially in women.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The will to live is a crucial factor influencing health decisions and overall well-being in later life.
  • Understanding gender differences in the will to live is essential for tailored healthcare interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the will to live in elderly individuals.
  • To evaluate its association with the wish to prolong life and well-being indicators.
  • To compare these associations between men and women.

Main Methods:

  • A random sample of 987 Israeli elderly persons was interviewed.
  • The study assessed the will to live, wish to prolong life, religious beliefs, fear of death, and physical/psycho-social well-being.
  • Data were collected through structured in-home interviews.

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Main Results:

  • Women reported a significantly weaker will to live and less desire to prolong life than men.
  • Psycho-social well-being indicators were more influential than health indicators for both genders.
  • This influence was more pronounced among women.

Conclusions:

  • Gender significantly impacts the will to live and the desire for life extension.
  • Psycho-social factors play a critical role in shaping the will to live, particularly for women.
  • The will to live can serve as a valuable indicator of perceived meaningfulness and overall well-being.