LIFE SATISFACTION OF OLDER ADULTS: IMPACT OF LEISURE PARTICIPATION AND REGIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
2024
Life Satisfaction of Older Adults: Impact of Leisure Participation and Regional Characteristics
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Rokbit, Heo Jinmoo, Lee Inheok, Kim May, Im Sua
Primary Institution: Yonsei University
Hypothesis
The study explores the role of individual and regional factors associated with older adults' life satisfaction.
Conclusion
Engaging in leisure activities like volunteering and traveling positively impacts the life satisfaction of older adults, while higher perceived stress negatively affects it.
Supporting Evidence
- Volunteering, traveling, and participating in club activities were positively related to life satisfaction of older adults.
- Perceived stress level was negatively associated with life satisfaction.
- Volunteer participation rate was positively related to life satisfaction.
- The impact of volunteer participation rate on life satisfaction was stronger in regions with higher levels of perceived stress.
Takeaway
Older people feel happier when they do fun things like traveling or volunteering, but stress from their area can make them feel less happy.
Methodology
Hierarchical linear modeling was used to analyze data from the 2020 National Survey of Korean Elderly and Statistics Korea.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in Korea.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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