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Subjective well-being among the rural elderly population.

J Meddin1, A Vaux

  • 1Centre for Advanced Studies, Curtin University of Technology.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Psychosocial factors like social support and mastery are linked to subjective well-being in rural older adults. These findings in the elderly population align with those in general and other elderly groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Subjective well-being is crucial for the elderly population.
  • Understanding psychosocial influences on well-being in rural elderly is important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between psychosocial factors and subjective well-being.
  • Focus on rural elderly persons.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized bivariate correlation, canonical correlation, and multiple regression analyses.
  • Assessed a broad range of psychosocial factors (e.g., mastery, social support, perceived health).
  • Measured subjective well-being (e.g., positive/negative affect, life satisfaction).

Main Results:

  • Significant relationships were found between subjective well-being and psychosocial factors.
  • Findings were consistent with other elderly and general populations.
  • Specific factors like mastery and social support showed notable correlations.

Conclusions:

  • Psychosocial factors play a significant role in the subjective well-being of rural elderly individuals.
  • The identified relationships are comparable across different demographic groups.
  • Further research can explore interventions targeting these factors.

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