THE EFFECT OF FAMILY RELATIONS AND THE SATISFACTION OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BY GENDER
2024
Family Relations and Social Activity Satisfaction in Older Adults
Sample size: 397
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Meeryoung
Primary Institution: Daegu University
Hypothesis
Family relationships and satisfaction with social activities influence life satisfaction in older adults, with effects varying by gender.
Conclusion
Relationship satisfaction significantly affects life satisfaction for both men and women, but conflicts have different impacts based on gender.
Supporting Evidence
- Relationship satisfaction significantly affects life satisfaction for both men and women.
- Men reported higher relationship satisfaction than women.
- Women's life satisfaction was negatively impacted by conflicts with spouses and children.
Takeaway
Older people feel happier when they have good relationships and enjoy social activities, but men and women react differently to family conflicts.
Methodology
The study used multiple regressions to analyze data from the Korean Retirement and Income Study, controlling for demographic variables.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 60 and older, with 232 men and 165 women.
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