Abstract
The aim of the study is to explore the mediating role of loneliness of the elderly by revealing the effects of perceived available support and physical activity on successful aging. This study was conducted with 500 participants aged 60 and over selected from Çankaya and Altındağ districts of the province of Ankara in Turkey by simple random sampling method. The research was analyzed by the structural equation modeling method on the basis of the successful aging theory. Findings reveal that perceived available support is negatively associated with loneliness of the elderly and was positively associated with successful aging. Physical activity and loneliness of the elderly are positively associated with successful aging. According to another finding, loneliness of the elderly mediated the effect of perceived available support on successful aging. Theoretical background, discussion, managerial implications, limitations and recommendations for future studies are discussed.
Presenters
Oya HazerProf.Dr, Family and Consumer Sciences, Hacettepe University, Turkey Fahri Ozsungur
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Successful Aging, Loneliness, Perceived Available Support, Physical Activity
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