Abstract

Factors Affecting Subjective Wellbeing in Elderlies

This study aimed to determine the predictors that affect the subjective wellbeing among elderlies. The researchers intended to evaluate
whether selected individual variables (educational attainment, health status, employment status, and presence of stressors), family variables
(marital status, family size, family income, quality of family relationship and family support), and neighborhood variables (social relationships,
church attendance, access to amenities/ transportation, safe environment and community participation) influence the achievement of
subjective wellbeing among elderlies in Bohol, Philippines. The researchers utilized a descriptive correlational design to identify patterns of
relationship that existed between the variables and to measure the strength of the relationship. The study was conducted in the municipality
of Sagbayan, Bohol, Philippines. The researcher utilized a self-made questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale, Spiritual Wellbeing Scale and
the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) to gather the needed information relevant to the variables under study. Multiple regressions using
the SPSS software was utilized in the treatment of the data gathered. It was found out that the mean level of subjective wellbeing among
elderly falls under the average level of life satisfaction (4.23) which means that the elderlies are generally satisfied with the different aspects
of their lives but there are certain domains that they would very much like to improve. The study also revealed that the significant predictive
variables for the elderlies’ subjective wellbeing include age, health status, perceived stress, community participation, family income, and
neighborhood safety. Implications of these results are noted for the development of programs and initiatives to enhance subjective wellbeing.


Author(s): Jose Arnold Tariga

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