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Open Access 01-12-2020 | Care | Research article

Living arrangements and life satisfaction: mediation by social support and meaning in life

Authors: Yan Lin, Huimin Xiao, Xiuyan Lan, Shuangshuang Wen, Shaoshao Bao

Published in: BMC Geriatrics | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

Living arrangements have impact on life satisfaction among older adults. However, the mechanism how it works has received less attention. This study aims to examine the mediating role of meaning in life and social support in the relationship between living arrangements and life satisfaction.

Methods

A total of 215 older adults from nine nursing homes and three communities were included in this study. The Social Support Rating Scale, Meaning in Life Questionnaire and Life Satisfaction Index A were adopted. Data were analyzed with Hayes’ s bias-corrected bootstrapping method.

Results

Both social support and presence of meaning in life had positive correlations with life satisfaction (p<0.001), and they were significant mediators between living arrangements and life satisfaction (p<0.01).

Conclusion

To improve the life satisfaction of nursing home residents, more emphasis should be placed on encouraging residents to seek or maintain a meaningful life and creating a more positive climate of social support.
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Metadata
Title
Living arrangements and life satisfaction: mediation by social support and meaning in life
Authors
Yan Lin
Huimin Xiao
Xiuyan Lan
Shuangshuang Wen
Shaoshao Bao
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
Care
Published in
BMC Geriatrics / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2318
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01541-8

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