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Predicting life satisfaction of the Angolan elderly: a structural model.
M Gutiérrez1, J M Tomás, L Galiana
1Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. Melchor.Gutierrez@uv.es
Aging & Mental Health
|July 17, 2012
Summary
Active engagement with others and perceived health significantly predict life satisfaction in older Angolan adults. This study highlights social connection as a key factor for well-being in old age.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Social Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Life satisfaction is a crucial aspect of well-being in old age.
- Predictors of life satisfaction in the elderly are increasingly understood.
- Research on aging in Angola is limited, necessitating specific studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate aging process variables' predictive power on life satisfaction in Angolan elderly.
- To examine the role of perceived health in elderly life satisfaction.
- To identify key factors influencing life satisfaction among older adults in Luanda, Angola.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey of 1003 elderly individuals in Luanda, Angola.
- Data collection included socio-demographics, perceived health, active engagement, generativity, and life satisfaction.
- A Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) model was employed to analyze predictive relationships.
Main Results:
- The theoretical model demonstrated a good fit with the data.
- Active engagement with others emerged as the primary predictor of life satisfaction.
- Perceived health also showed a significant positive association with life satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Multiple aging processes contribute to life satisfaction in Angolan elderly.
- Active social engagement is a key determinant of life satisfaction in this population.
- Perceived health is an important, albeit secondary, factor influencing elderly well-being in Angola.
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