Determinants of Wellbeing in Later Life: The Mediating Role of Social Support and Community Participation Among Seniors
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The growing aging population has increased the need to understand the factors that contribute to well-being in later life. Well-being among senior citizens is influenced by various social, psychological, and environmental determinants that shape their quality of life and overall life satisfaction. This study examines the determinants of well-being in later life, with particular emphasis on the mediating role of social support and community participation among senior citizens. A quantitative research design was employed in this study. Data were collected through structured questionnaire interviews from senior citizens residing in elderly care centers in Selangor, Malaysia. A total sample of respondents was selected using an appropriate sampling technique to ensure representativeness of the population. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was applied to test the relationships among variables and to examine the mediating effects of social support and community participation. The findings of the study indicate that social support and community participation play a significant mediating role in enhancing well-being among older adults. These factors contribute to improved emotional stability, social connectedness, and overall life satisfaction in later life. The results further highlight the importance of supportive social environments and active engagement opportunities in elderly care settings. In terms of future research, it is recommended that studies expand the geographical scope beyond Selangor to include a more diverse elderly population across different regions and cultural contexts. Future studies may also incorporate longitudinal designs to better understand changes in well-being over time and explore additional psychological and environmental factors that may influence aging outcomes. Overall, this study contributes to the literature on aging and well-being by providing empirical evidence on the importance of social support and community participation in promoting successful and healthy aging.
Keywords:
Wellbeing of Later Life, Senior Citizens, Social Support, Community Participation, Healthy AgingReferences
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