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The Influence of Successful Ageing Indicators on Life Satisfaction among Elders in Korea  

Chang, Jin-Kyung (Department of Family Resources Management, College of Human Ecology, Sookmyung Women's University)
Han, Eun-Joo (Hwaseong-City Healthy Family Support Center)
Won, So-Yean (Department of Family Resources Management, College of Human Ecology, Sookmyung Women's University)
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International Journal of Human Ecology / v.10, no.2, 2009 , pp. 25-37 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study investigated differences in related factors affecting life satisfaction with the elderly in or above middle class experiencing successful ageing. In the study, the respondents were 206 elderly people whose occupation (professional career) placed them in the middle and upper class range residing in metropolitan Seoul. Major results are summarized as follows: (1) In order to test gender differences, results of t-test show that there are 13 variables with seven of those being statistically significant and the rest being insignificant. (2) Needs fulfillment and physical functioning are significant factors for Korean male elders to be satisfied with their later lives. Needs fulfillment, physical functioning, group activity, and learning activity are significant factors for Korean female elders to be satisfied with their later lives.
Keywords
gender differences; successful ageing; productive actives; family support; needs fulfillment; functional abilities; life satisfaction;
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