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Quality of life and life satisfaction: perspective of institutionalised elderly women and men in Turkey
- Authors:
- GONEN Emine, OZMETE Emine
- Journal article citation:
- Indian Journal of Social Work, 66(3), July 2005, pp.262-279.
- Publisher:
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
This article evaluates the quality of life, life satisfaction, and the relationship between the quality of life and life satisfaction of institutionalised elderly women and men. The study covered a total of 132 older people, consisting of 64 women and 68 men between the ages of 60-98 years, with sound mental health staying at three care and rehabilitation centres. Their quality of life and life satisfaction were assessed with scales. Life quality perception of men in terms of physical health is more positive compared to women. Life quality perception of women in terms of physical and social environment is more positive compared to men. In general, women have better life satisfaction them men. It is concluded that comprehension of life quality and life satisfaction will contribute to the development of applicable long-term service programmes required for the improvement of the life conditions of older women and men.