scholarly journals SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SOCIAL RESOURCES PREDICTING LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG CENTENARIANS AND OCTOGENARIANS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S174-S174
Author(s):  
Rotem Arieli ◽  
Peter Martin ◽  
Leonard Poon
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Old People ◽  
High Life Satisfaction ◽  
Path Models ◽  
Cognitively Intact ◽  
Social Provisions ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Although much research has assessed the relationship between social support and life satisfaction for older adults, there is little information on how social support predicts life satisfaction over and above social resources among very old people. The purpose of this research was to determine pathways from demographic variables, social resources, and social support to life satisfaction. Data from 208 cognitively-intact centenarians and octogenarians of the Georgia Centenarian Study (GCS) were analyzed using multiple regression analyses to evaluate pathways from social resources via social support to life satisfaction. Three different models were analyzed in the GCS sample: one with a combined group of octogenarians and centenarians, one with only octogenarians, and one with only centenarians. Path models included: demographic variables (gender, ethnicity, residential type, and age in years) to social resources to social provisions to life satisfaction. Results in the combined older adult group showed that residence type significantly predicted social resources, β = -.26, p < .01, social resources significantly predicted social provisions, β =.15, p < .05, and social provisions significantly predicted life satisfaction, β =.15, p < .05. Results in the centenarian sample showed that both residence type and age significantly predicted social resources, β =-.19, p < .05, and β = -.17, p = .05, respectively, and social resources significantly predicted social provisions, β = .18, p = .05. Overall, results indicate the uniqueness of the centenarian population and their paths to high life satisfaction through social resources and support.

Acculturative stress and life satisfaction of Chinese rural-to-urban migrants

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (11) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Dekuo Liang ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Liying Xia ◽  
Dawei Xu
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Urban Migrants ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship

Little is known regarding the life satisfaction of rural-to-urban migrants in China. In this study we assessed whether self-esteem and perceived social support mediated the association between rural-to-urban migrants' acculturative stress and life satisfaction. We use convenience sampling to recruit 712 migrants who were employed at construction sites in Nanjing for the study. Results reveal that acculturative stress was negatively related to self-esteem, perceived social support, and life satisfaction; self-esteem was positively associated with perceived social support and life satisfaction; and perceived social support was a significant and positive predictor of life satisfaction. In addition, we found that self-esteem and perceived social support partially mediated the relationship between acculturative stress and life satisfaction. Our findings provide a better understanding of life satisfaction over the course of migration, and add to knowledge of psychological well-being and mental health among rural-to-urban migrants in China.

scholarly journals Social support as a mediator variable of the relationship between depression and life satisfaction in a sample of Saudi caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 1053-1053 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shatha Jamil Khusaifan ◽  
Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mediator Variable ◽  
Made In

The authors would like to apologise for an error made in the acknowledgement of the above mentioned article.In the acknowledgement section of the article, paragraph ‘This project was funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, under grant no. (G-282/ 724246/1436). The authors, therefore, acknowledge with thanks DSR for technical and financial support’.Should read:This project was funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, under grant no. (G-282-246-36). The authors, therefore, acknowledge with thanks DSR for technical and financial support’.

Social support as a mediator variable of the relationship between depression and life satisfaction in a sample of Saudi caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shatha Jamil Khusaifan ◽  
Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderator Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Informal Social Support ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mediator Variable

ABSTRACTBackground:Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is very challenging. Social support may play a crucial role in helping caregivers to adapt better to their caregiving role. The aim of this study is to explore the role of social support as a moderator variable of the relationship between depression and life satisfaction in caregivers for patients with AD in Saudi Arabia.Methods:In this cross-sectional study, 122 caregivers for patients with AD completed questionnaires assessing informal social support, depressive symptoms, and general life satisfaction.Results:The demographic characteristics showed that 79% (n = 96) of caregivers were females and between the ages of 20 and 50. Higher levels of social support positively correlated with reported higher levels of life satisfaction (r = 0.483, p < 0.001). Depression was negatively correlated with social support (r = −0.418, p < 0.001) and life satisfaction scores (r = −0.553, p = < 0.001). Social support was found to be a partial mediator variable, mediating approximately 23.05% of the total effect of depression on life satisfaction (Sobel = −3.065, p = 0.002).Conclusion:Informal social support can act as a mediator variable in the relationship of depression and life satisfaction in caregivers of AD patients. Improving the informal social support networks may help in coping with caregiving burden and better quality of life.

Parenting stress and life satisfaction in mothers of children with cerebral palsy: The mediating effect of social support

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 416-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongli Wang ◽  
Zhaoming Huang ◽  
Feng Kong
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Significant Other ◽  
Friend Support ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
The Relationship

In this study, we investigated the mediating effect of social support on the relationship between parenting stress and life satisfaction in Chinese mothers of children with cerebral palsy ( N = 369). The results showed that family support and friend support, but not significant-other support, had mediating effects on the relationship between parenting stress and life satisfaction. Moreover, the mediating effect of friend support was equal to family support. These results suggest that the focus should be on reducing parenting stress and increasing support from family and friends to help improve life satisfaction in mothers of children with cerebral palsy.

scholarly journals Copping stress as predictor of life satisfaction among older adultsYaşlılarda yaşam doyumunun yordayıcısı olarak stresle başa çıkma

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 4048
Author(s):  
Esra Çalık Var ◽  
Çiçek Nilsu Varlıklar Demirkazık ◽  
Şükran Kolay Çepni
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Old People ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Ways Of Coping Questionnaire ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Support Methods ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of coping with stress on life satisfaction of old people. This study was carried out on old individuals aged between 60 and 95 years old and 68 women and 57 men participated to the study from Ankara and Bursa. Ways of Coping Questionnaire and Life Satisfaction Scale were used as data collection tools. Correlational research design was used and multiple regression analysis was performed.  The analysis results indicated that submissive approach negatively, optimistic and seeking of social support positively predict life satisfaction (R=0,47, R2=0,22 ve p<.00). Old people’s using optimistic and seeking of social support methods while dealing with stress increase their life satisfaction. This study is going to support intervention programs of old people. ÖzetBu çalışmanın amacı, yaşlı bireylerin stresle başa çıkmanın yaşam doyumlarına etkisini incelemektir. Araştırmaya Ankara ve Bursa’da yaşayan 60 ve 95 yaş arası 68 kadın, 57 erkek yaşlı birey katılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak Stesle Başa Çıkma Tarzları Ölçeği ve Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Korelasyonel araştırma deseni kullanılan bu araştırmada, çoklu regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Çaresiz yaklaşımın olumsuz, iyimser yaklaşım ve sosyal destek arama yöntemlerinin olumlu yönde yaşam doyumunu yordadığı bulunmuştur (R=0,47, R2=0,22 ve p<.00).  Yaşlıların stresle başederken iyimser ve sosyal destek arama yöntemlerini kullanmaları yaşam doyumlarını arttırmaktadır. Araştırma yaşlılıların yaşam doyumlarının arttırılmasına yönelik müdahele programlarını destekleyecektir.

scholarly journals Expressive Flexibility and Mental Health: The Mediating Role of Social Support and Gender Differences

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 456
Author(s):  
Chenyu Shangguan ◽  
Lihui Zhang ◽  
Yali Wang ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Meixian Shan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Positive Direct ◽  
The Relationship

Recent research has emphasized the crucial role of expressive flexibility in mental health. This study extended prior studies by further exploring the mediating mechanism and possible gender differences underlying the association between expressive flexibility and mental health indexed by depression and life satisfaction based on the dual-factor model of mental health. Specifically, we explored whether social support mediated the association between expressive flexibility and depression as well as life satisfaction, and whether there were gender differences in these relationships. A total of 711 voluntary college students (mean age = 20.98 years, SD = 2.28; 55.70% women) completed a set of scales assessing expressive flexibility, perceived social support, depression, and life satisfaction. Results showed that expressive flexibility had a positive direct effect on life satisfaction and social support mediated this association. Social support also mediated the relationship between expressive flexibility and depression. The mediation effect of social support was robust and consistent in men and women whereas expressive flexibility had a stronger direct effect on depression in women compared to men. The present study contributes to clarifying the relationship between expressive flexibility and mental health from a more comprehensive perspective. Last, the strengths and limitations of this study were discussed.

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