RT Journal Article
T1 [Wellbeing of Chilean older adults is associated with group participation].
T2 Factores sociodemográficos y de participación social relacionados con el bienestar psicológico en adultos mayores en la región de Magallanes, Chile.
A1 Palma-Candia, Oskarina
A1 Hueso-Montoro, César
A1 Ortega-Valdivieso, Azucena
A1 Montoya-Juárez, Rafael
A1 Cruz-Quintana, Francisco
AB Subjective aspects such as personal growth and the development of their potential are relevant for the perception of wellbeing of older adults. These dimensions appear to be connected with meaningful group participation. To assess the perception of psychological wellbeing of older adults in a Chilean region and determine its association with socio-demographic variables and participation in organizations. Ryff's scale of psychological wellbeing perception was applied to 101 adults (43 men) from Magallanes, aged 60 and 88 years. Sociodemographic data was also collected. Mean wellbeing scores reported were 193.7 ± 20 (maximum score: 234). Those older adults who participated in organizations had higher scores than those who did not take part in them. Participation in organizations appeared to be specifically associated to positive relationships (p = 0.03) and personal growth (p  The perception of wellbeing of older adults is influenced by their participation in organizations. Leadership is associated with the highest levels of wellbeing.
YR 2016
FD 2016
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/10763
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/10763
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RD Apr 18, 2025