Abstract
This study investigated the role of context on dependency and life satisfaction in the urban elderly. The sample consisted of 52 elderly individuals aged 65-98 years (29 women and 23 men), from three different contexts - a nursing home (n=17), a day-centre (n=18) and a semi-state hospital (n=17). Results showed a strong difference in level of both dependence and life satisfaction across each context, with those from the semi-state hospital experiencing the highest level of dependence and lowest level of life satisfaction and those from the day-centre experiencing the lowest level of dependence and highest level of life satisfaction. These findings suggest the importance of maintaining independence in the elderly where possible and the effects a particular context may have on the elderly individual's quality of life. The role of context in the care of the elderly and further research are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 58-68 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Irish Journal of Psychology |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1999 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology