A study on the relationship between perceptions of successful aging and life satisfaction of Turkish elderly people

Fertelli, Tülay Kars; Deliktas, Tugba

doi:10.1111/ppc.12446

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“…The mean score of older adults participating in the study obtained from the LSS was 12.99 ± 3.708. This result is lower than the life satisfaction levels of older adults determined in many studies conducted in Turkey during the pre‐pandemic period 39–43 . However, in studies conducted in Turkey during the pandemic, it has been demonstrated that life satisfaction and quality of life levels of older adults decreased due to the concern of Coronavirus disease, 43–46 which is consistent with the results of the present study.…”

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How did the COVID‐19 pandemic affect older adults? Investigation in terms of disability, state–trait anxiety and life satisfaction: Samsun, Turkey example

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Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has adversely affected the physical and mental health of individuals. The elderly are a special group that is affected by this condition. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on older adults in terms of disability, state–trait anxiety and life satisfaction. Methods The population of this cross‐sectional study consisted of individuals aged 65 and over who presented to a family health centre in Samsun a province of Turkey on the Black Sea coast (N = 3950). The study data were collected with the following five forms: Personal Information Form, Quality of Life Questionnaire, State–Trait Anxiety Inventory, Brief Disability Questionnaire and Life Satisfaction Scale. In the analysis of the study data, descriptive statistics, Student's t‐test, paired t‐test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis were used. Results The mean age of the participants was 70.88 ± 4.818 years. There was a significant difference between the participants' pre‐ and post‐pandemic health status and quality of life levels. In the study, a significant relationship was determined between the scores obtained from the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory, and the Brief Disability Questionnaire and between the scores obtained from the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory and the variables such as income and marital status (P < 0.05). Conclusion A significant result of the study is that the older adults' perceptions of health status and quality of life were adversely affected by the pandemic. Another significant result is that disability increased the level of anxiety. The other significant result of the study is that socioeconomic status was an important determinant of anxiety.

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“…Although death is inevitable, being able to derive meaning from painful experiences can speed up focus and help individuals deal with problems. 11 In this process, individuals constantly question the meaning of life, their expectations from life, their capacity to cope with life's challenges and their ability to connect with those who are close to them. Given that old age affects an individual's life purpose and plans, rearranging the individual's life goals and expectations is thus necessary.…”

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“…The main objective of an individual is to lead a meaningful life. Although death is inevitable, being able to derive meaning from painful experiences can speed up focus and help individuals deal with problems 11 . In this process, individuals constantly question the meaning of life, their expectations from life, their capacity to cope with life's challenges and their ability to connect with those who are close to them.…”

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Mental health symptoms, spiritual well‐being and meaning in life among older adults living in nursing homes and community dwellings

2020

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Background: Ageing is a process involving physical, social, psychological, spiritual and cultural changes. The elderly's personal characteristics may change, and the place where they live can lead to differences in their individual life expectations. Nursing home or community dwelling, where the elderly live can affect their psychological and spiritual well-being and their search for meaning in life. This study aimed to determine mental health symptoms, spiritual well-being and meaning in life among older adults living in nursing homes and community dwellings. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in three provinces of Turkey with the highest population of elderly people aged 60 and above. A total of 144 elderly people (71 living in nursing homes and 73 in community dwellings) participated in the study. The Descriptive Information Form, Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), Spiritual Well-Being Scale and Meaning in Life Questionnaire were used for data collection. For the statistical analysis, the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U-test and Spearman correlation analysis were applied. Results: About 42.3% of the elderly living in nursing homes were aged 80 and above, while 61.6% of those living in community dwellings were in the age range of 60-69 years. The hostility score in the community-dwelling elders was statistically higher than that of elders living in nursing homes. However, the harmony with nature score was lower in the communitydwelling elders. Negative relationships were found between total spiritual well-being and depression, anxiety, negative self and somatisation. Meanwhile, existing meaning in life found positive relationships among transcendence and harmony with nature. Conclusions: The awareness of healthcare workers is very important in helping the elderly make sense of the changes they experience. Moreover these healthcare workers should undergo systematic training to help the elderly prepare for old age by making sense of preserving mental integrity and seeking meaning in their lives.

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“…These resources can also help older adults achieve their personal goals and meet the basic physical and psychological needs [ 10 ]. Considering that life satisfaction is considered as a subjective concept that assesses several dimensions including health, psychological, and social in older people’s life, it could be an indispensable part of successful aging [ 11 ]. Therefore, the evaluation of social, psychological and health factors could have pivotal role for achieving successful aging.…”

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Multiple factors associated with life satisfaction in older adults

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2021

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A study on the relationship between perceptions of successful aging and life satisfaction of Turkish elderly people

Cited by 22 publications

References 36 publications

How did the COVID‐19 pandemic affect older adults? Investigation in terms of disability, state–trait anxiety and life satisfaction: Samsun, Turkey example

How did the COVID‐19 pandemic affect older adults? Investigation in terms of disability, state–trait anxiety and life satisfaction: Samsun, Turkey example

Mental health symptoms, spiritual well‐being and meaning in life among older adults living in nursing homes and community dwellings

Multiple factors associated with life satisfaction in older adults

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