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Relationship between right-to-die and satisfaction with life
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|September 1, 1994
Summary
Elderly individuals satisfied with life are more likely to support legalization of the right to die. This study explored attitudes toward end-of-life choices among 108 institutionalized seniors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Bioethics
- Sociology
Background:
- Understanding elderly perspectives on end-of-life decisions is crucial.
- Institutionalized elderly populations may have unique views on autonomy and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between right-to-die attitudes and life satisfaction in institutionalized elderly residents.
- To analyze how self-reported life satisfaction influences views on the legalization of control over death circumstances.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 108 institutionalized elderly residents was surveyed in 1990.
- Data collection involved interviews assessing right-to-die attitudes and life satisfaction.
Main Results:
- 55% of participants responded affirmatively to questions about legalizing some form of control over death.
- A positive association was found: individuals with moderate to high life satisfaction were more inclined to support the legalization of right-to-die options.
Conclusions:
- Life satisfaction appears to be a significant factor in elderly individuals' attitudes toward the right to die.
- Findings suggest that quality of life influences perspectives on end-of-life autonomy among institutionalized seniors.
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