Publication Type
Report
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
8-2023
Abstract
Life satisfaction constitutes a fundamental facet of wellbeing, exerting an influence on an individual's mental and emotional state (Zissi & Barry, 2006). Among older adults, elevated levels of life satisfaction are frequently linked to a more optimistic outlook, contributing to improved health and resilience (Khodabakhsh, 2022; Zheng, Huang, & Fu, 2020). This in turn enhances societal involvement, both in the professional and social domains (Khodabakhsh, 2022). It is also vital to acknowledge that life satisfaction is a multifaceted construct, intricately influenced by an array of external and internal determinants. Life satisfaction is essentially a subjective judgement and assessment of one’s present life circumstance. Considering that life satisfaction is a complex phenomenon influenced by several factors (Fox & Kahneman, 1992), there is a need to systematically evaluate potential determinants that positively affect life satisfaction. To achieve this, it is crucial to employ a rigorous data driven methodology while utilising a representative sample. To this end, the Singapore Life Panel presents a valuable opportunity for conducting this research. This nationally representative panel data encompasses a diverse range of lifestyle factors and is specifically focused on older adults in Singapore. This enables an exploration of potential facilitators of life satisfaction, allowing us to narrow down the scope and importance of key contributors to life satisfaction. This in turn can inform policymakers of potentially impactful measures that cater to the well-being of older adults in the country.
Keywords
Life satisfaction, well-being, factors, social policy, Singapore
Discipline
Asian Studies | Family, Life Course, and Society | Gerontology
First Page
1
Last Page
15
Publisher
Singapore Management University, Centre for Research on Successful Ageing
City or Country
Singapore
Embargo Period
1-3-2024
Citation
NUQOBA, Barry; TAN, Yi Wen; WONG, Yen Cong; and LIM, Wensi.
Key determinants of life satisfaction in older adults. (2023). 1-15.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/rosa_reports/19
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