Abstract
The mechanism of aging, or retired life, is complicated, reflecting numerous psychological changes throughout time, as well as physical deterioration and loss of ability. The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of a variety of life predictors on senior adults’ self-worth in Pakistan. The influence of socioeconomic level, social integration, general activities, Self-esteem, and health on the Life Satisfaction of retirees was investigated in this study. All of the factors had varying degrees of impact on psychological well-being. However, the social-integration predictor, such as deep and personal relationships with friends, family, and relatives, has been proven to be strongly linked to senior persons’ life satisfaction. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. As an outcome measure, the Life Satisfaction Scale was employed, with the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling approach. The study’s findings revealed that there was a substantial association between the predictor variables and the criterion variable in the model. In the construct of life satisfaction, all components together accounted for a significant amount of variation. The findings suggest that the construct of social integration was the strongest factor of life satisfaction among elderly persons.
Presenters
Naqeeb Hussain ShahAssistant Professor, Social Work, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Pakistan
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Life Satisfaction, Self-esteem, Social Integration, Social Activities
