Vulnerability, Life Satisfaction, and Social Support in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Levasseur Melanie, Naud Daniel, Cihlar Volker, Micheel Frank, Mergenthaler Andreas, Trottier Lise
Primary Institution: Université de Sherbrooke
Hypothesis
Social support may mitigate the impact of vulnerability on life satisfaction in older adults.
Conclusion
Vulnerability is linked to lower life satisfaction, but social support can help buffer this effect, especially in women.
Supporting Evidence
- Vulnerability was associated with lower life satisfaction for both sexes.
- Social support acted as a buffer against vulnerability for women.
- The study involved a large sample size of 21,491 older adults.
Takeaway
When older people face tough situations, they might feel less happy, but having friends and family around can help them feel better, especially for women.
Methodology
Secondary analyses of cross-sectional data using confirmatory factor analysis and linear regression.
Limitations
The study is based on cross-sectional data, which limits causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
Respondents aged 65 to 89, with a mean age of 73.4.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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