The study on factors influencing satisfaction of life of the elderly in the island area

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong-Min Choi
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Island Area ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
Spillover Theory

In this study, based on the bottom-up spillover theory, the effects of living area satisfaction such as housing, public transportation access, access to medical institutions, access to cultural facilities and natural environments, and access to public institutions on life satisfaction were analyzed. For the analysis, raw data of the “Regional Resident Needs Survey for Establishment of the 4th Local Social Security Plan” conducted in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do in 2018 was used. After allocating ‘eup’ and ‘myeon’ for the survey, a researcher visited the area and conducted a direct visit. And in the final analysis, the data of 195 people were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze factors affecting life satisfaction. Based on the research results, practical and policy suggestions were presented to improve the satisfaction of life for the elderly in the island area.

scholarly journals Using the Backman Model in Determining the Dimensions of Self-Care and Its Factors Affecting the Elderly in Tehran City, Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-397
Author(s):  
Leili Salehi ◽  
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Leila Keikavoosi-Arani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Significant Difference

Aims Self-care helps older people manage their own health and stay independent by delaying disability. This study aimed to apply the Backman Model in determining the dimensions of self-care and the factors affecting it in the elderly in Tehran. Methods & Materials: This cross-sectional study was performed on 400 elderly members ofnursing homes by systematic random sampling. Data gathering tool included demographic characteristics and self-care behaviors, self-care orientation, life satisfaction assessment, self-confidence, social support, and functional capability. The Chi-square and Pearson correlationand regression analysis were used with a significance coefficient of 0.05. The data were analyzed in SPSS v. 19. Findings: The total mean ages of elderly were 69.11±7.51, 42.5% male. There was significant difference between the types of self-care and gender only in the dimensions of work habits (P<0.001) and medical treatment (P<0.001). Pearson correlation indicated there was a direct and positive relationship between self-care type and self-care orientation (r=0.662, P=0.01). The relationship between self-care type and social support was negative (r=0.075, P=0.01). Conclusion: Factors such as life satisfaction, functional capacity, social support and self-confidence are associated with self-care in the elderly. It is suggested that health system policymakers formulate support programs for the elderly in various forms, such as the elderly access to transportation program, facilities, tax exemptions, etc.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Factors Affecting Life Satisfaction of the Elderly with Multimorbidity in Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-63
Author(s):  
Jeonghyun Kim ◽  
Minkyung Lee ◽  
Hyunju Dan
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Relevant Factors

To enhance the life satisfaction of the elderly with multimorbidity, it is necessary to investigate the relevant factors and to examine the differences in factors according to gender. The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting life satisfaction of the elderly with multimorbidity in the community by gender in Korea. We analyzed data from 2140 participants with multimorbidity who were aged 65 or older and participated in the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing (KLoSA) in 2016. A multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the factors affecting life satisfaction among male and female older participants with multimorbidity. The most common pattern of multimorbidity of women was hypertension and arthritis/rheumatism, while that of men was hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Some factors, such as depression, exercise, and number of chronic diseases, affected both male and female participants, but others related to life satisfaction varied by gender. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the characteristics of multiple chronic diseases, and policy support should be provided in consideration of gender differences to improve the life satisfaction of the elderly.

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