Factors related to scuccessful aging in Thimphu, Bhutan

Abstract

Most countries have rising life expectancy and number of older persons.It is important to promote how to age successfully. This study aimed to examine predicting factors of successful aging among older adults including perceived self-efficacy, social support, educational level, perceived health status and life satisfaction, among community dwelling older adults in Thimphu Bhutan. A convenience sample of 90 older adults living in communities, Thimphu, Bhutan was recruited in the study. Data were collected from April to May, 2018. Structured questionnaires regarding demographic information, perceived self-efficacy, social supports, life satisfaction and successful aging were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and standard multiple regression analysis were used to analyze data.

Result showed that perceived self-efficacy, social support, educational level and life satisfaction together significantly predicted successful aging, accounting for 58 % of the variance (R2 = .58, F5, 84 = 22.89, p < .001). Perceived self-efficacy (β = .38, p < .001), social support (β = .31, p < .001), life satisfaction (β = .25,p < .001) and educational level (β = .23, p < .05) were significant predictors in the model. However perceived health status (β = -.15, p > .05) did not showed unique contribution in successful aging.

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