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Sang-Woo Lee1, Jae-Sung Choi2, Minhong Lee3
1Korea National Council on Social Welfare, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|April 19, 2019
Summary
Life satisfaction increased and depression decreased over time for older adults. Family relationship satisfaction was key for well-being, especially for the oldest old, suggesting continuous growth.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Older adults' well-being is influenced by individual and family factors.
- Distinguishing between young-old and oldest-old experiences is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of individual differences and family variables on life satisfaction and depression.
- To compare these effects between the young-old and the oldest-old.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal analysis of 1,799 participants from the Korean Welfare Panel Study (2006-2013).
- Statistical examination of changes in life satisfaction and depression over an 8-year period.
Main Results:
- Life satisfaction significantly increased, while depression decreased over time in both age groups.
- Family relationship satisfaction positively impacted life satisfaction and negatively impacted depression.
- The effect of family relationship satisfaction was more pronounced in the oldest old.
- Objective life conditions (gender, education, religion) did not significantly affect outcomes in the oldest old.
Conclusions:
- Family relationships are critical for the well-being of older adults, particularly the oldest old.
- The oldest old demonstrate continuous growth and adaptation, aligning with gerotranscendence theory.
- Future research should explore interventions enhancing family support for aging populations.
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