Effects of Social Interaction on the Feeling that Life is Worth Living among Elderly Island Residents

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  • 島嶼高齢者の生きがい感に及ぼす社会関連性の影響
  • トウショコウレイシャ ノ イキガイカン ニ オヨボス シャカイ カンレンセイ ノ エイキョウ

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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of the indices of social interaction on the feeling that life is worth living. A questionnaire was personally delivered to elderly residents on islands of the Ryukyu Arc and later picked up by commissioned welfare volunteers. The number of people who responded to all of the items was 323 (136 males and 187 females). The feeling that life is worth living and the state of health of the elderly aged 75 or over were lower than those younger than 75. On the other hand, the evaluation of family finances of the elderly aged 75 or over was higher than that of those younger than 75 (younger elderly group). The level of social interaction of the elderly aged 75 or over was lower than that of the younger elderly group, and on getting older, females showed a faster drop in their social interaction than males did. The results of multiple regression analysis showed that for men, "Independence" and "Social curiosity" each affected the degree of the feeling that life is worth living. For women, "Independence", "Social curiosity", "Participation in society", "Feeling of safety" and "Family finances" were relevant to the degree of feeling that life is worth living.

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