Citation

Gautam R, Saito T, Kai I. Biosci. Trends 2008; 2(5): 187-192.

Affiliation

Department of Nursing, School of Health and Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854, USA. Ramraj_Gautam@uml.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, International Research and Cooperation Association for Bio- and Socio-Sciences Advancement)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20103926

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the correlates of life satisfaction in elderly Nepalese adults living with a son. A convenience sample of 489 urban elderly was recruited from Kathmandu, Nepal. Socio-demographic, economic, health, and social support variables were used as correlates of life satisfaction. Life satisfaction was measured using 9 of the 11 items of the Life Satisfaction Index by Liang. Results showed that the strongest correlate of life satisfaction was perceived financial satisfaction (p < 0.0001). High life satisfaction was also more likely reported by elderly who were educated (p < 0.05), had fewer functional limitations (p < 0.005), and better perceived health (p < 0.0001). Other correlates with high life satisfaction were instrumental support (p < 0.05) but not emotional support from the son. Further research on correlates of life satisfaction in developing countries will assist health care practitioners and policy makers involved in the well-being of aged populations.

Language: en