Life satisfaction and death anxiety in aged women

The life satisfaction and death anxiety of elderly women were investigated as a function of demographic, life history, and stress variables. Though multiple regression, life satisfaction was predicted by number of friends, good health, and, surprisingly, by having fewer offspring living in the same city. Health problems, change in living conditions, and relatively high educational level were predictors of death anxiety. It was concluded that life satisfaction and death anxiety are a function of past and present life experiences and conditions.