Leila Sadegh Moghaddam; Ali Delshad Novbaghi; Akram Farhadi; Shima Nazari; Maryam Eshghizadeh; Fahimeh Chopan Vafa; Mohaddeseh Niazi Ivari
Volume 22, Issue 6 , January and February 2016, , Pages 1043-1051
Abstract
Objective and background: Population aging and advancing longevity is one of the achievements of the present century. Life satisfaction is considered as a typical sign of a successful adaptation to changes in various life situations. It seems that social support may be associated with life satisfaction. ...
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Objective and background: Population aging and advancing longevity is one of the achievements of the present century. Life satisfaction is considered as a typical sign of a successful adaptation to changes in various life situations. It seems that social support may be associated with life satisfaction. The aim of this study was determination of relationship of perceived social support and life satisfaction in in older adults dwelling in Gonabad city.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study 310 participants were selected according to convenience sampling method. Data were collected using interview and questionnaire including these three parts: demographic form, perceived social support and LSI-Z questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (V.20), descriptive statistics, chi-square and spearman.
Results: The mean age of the elderly were 70/25 ± 8/20. We observed a significant correlation between perceived social support and life satisfaction (p=0/000, r=0/419). In this study family was an important resource for social support of older adults.
Conclusion: According to the impact of perceived social support on life satisfaction of elderly people and the importance of this dimension of health; it is essential to consider this issue among older people.