UNDERSTANDING LIFE SATISFACTION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING IN ELDERLY POPULATIONS: A DESCRIPTIVE SURVEY ANALYSIS

Abstract

Psychological well-being is significant since it affects many elements of human life and is related to significant goals for individuals, particularly the elderly. Hence, it is essential for identifying the influential factors on the elderly for their life satisfaction and psychological well-being. Objectives: This study aims to assess the levels of life satisfaction and psychological wellbeing among the elderly population. Method: A descriptive survey design was adopted, and 150 elderly participants were selected by the purposive sampling technique. The data was collected using the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and the Psychological Wellbeing Scale. Results: The average life satisfaction score among the elderly was 19.04 ± 2.31, and the average psychological wellbeing score was 75.9 ± 1.82. There was a positive correlation (r = 0.51) between life satisfaction and psychological wellness in the elderly population. Conclusion: The study concluded that life satisfaction and psychological well-being are interrelated. Therefore, it is significant to identify specialised care to support the wellbeing of the elderly.