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Predictors of life satisfaction in frail elderly
- Authors:
- ABU-BADER Soleman H., ROGERS Anissa, BARUSCH Amanda S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 38(2), 2002, pp.3-17.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examined the relationship between life satisfaction and physical status, emotional health, social support and locus of control in the frail elderly. Analysis identified four significant predictors of life satisfaction: Perceived physical health, social support, emotional balance, and locus of control. Physical health emerged as the most significant predictor of life satisfaction accounting for 14% of the variance. Social support, emotional balance and locus of control each accounted for an additional 6%of the variance in life satisfaction.
Factors associated with depression and low life satisfaction in the low-income, frail elderly
- Author:
- ROGERS Anissa
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 31(1/2), 1999, pp.167-194.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The ageing population in the United States is growing to increasingly large proportions, and the need for progressive mental health policy and services for the elderly is a function of the rapidly growing elderly population. This study examines the influence of psychosocial constructs on well-being in a sample of low-income, frail elderly. Discusses the relevance of the results for social work mental health service delivery and policy development for frail elders.