A study of older adults: Observation of ranges of life satisfaction and functioning
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2011
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New Zealand Psychological Society
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Levels of daily functioning and life satisfaction in older people are investigated
in this study. Surveys and interviews included 425 people aged 65+ and
comparisons were made between three age groups (ages 65-74, 75-84, 85
+) on levels of activity, independence and social support; satisfaction with
levels of independence, activity and social support and overall life satisfaction,
Results indicated that those aged 85+ had significantly lower levels of activity
and independence than those in the two younger age groups. Differences
were found in 8 of 12 domains of independence and in outdoor work and
mobility activities. The oldest age group was also found to be significantly less
satisfied with their levels of independence and activity than were the younger
age groups. No significant differences were found between the groups in
overall life satisfaction. Levels of activity and independence, satisfaction
with social support and satisfaction with independence were found to make
unique contributions to t to the prediction of variance in overall life satisfaction.
Findings are important in understanding what to expect of ourselves and
others as we age, which daily activities are likely to be most difficult for older
people and what factors are predictors of overall life satisfaction.
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New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 2011, 40 (3), pp. 96 - 103