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Life Satisfaction Among the Elderly in Old Age Homes and Family Settings in Uttar Pradesh: A Socio-Economic and Regression-Based Analysis
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- Life Satisfaction Among the Elderly in Old Age Homes and Family Settings in Uttar Pradesh: A Socio-Economic and Regression-Based Analysis
Abstract Content (not more than 300 word, should include: Introduction, Objective, Methodology, critical findings & Conclusion):
Background: Life satisfaction is a critical indicator of well-being in old age. As traditional family structures evolve in India, understanding how housing arrangements impact the life satisfaction of the elderly is crucial for policy and care.
Objective: This study compares life satisfaction levels among elderly individuals residing in old age homes versus family settings and identifies key socio-economic determinants.
Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted with 364 elderly individuals (aged 60+), comprising equal samples from old age homes (n=182) and family settings (n=182) in Uttar Pradesh, India. Life satisfaction was measured on a three-level scale (Low, Medium, High). Bivariate analyses (Chi-square) explored associations between socio-economic variables and life satisfaction. An ordered logistic regression model was used to identify adjusted odds ratios (AORs) for predictors of higher life satisfaction.
Results: A significantly lower proportion of the elderly in old age homes reported high life satisfaction (21.4%) compared to those in family settings (47.8%). After adjusting for confounders, residence in an old age home remained a strong independent predictor of lower life satisfaction (AOR=0.38, 95% CI: 0.21-0.68, p<0.01). Being female (AOR=0.55, p<0.05) and belonging to Other Backwards Class (AOR=0.45, p<0.05) or Forward Caste (AOR=0.42, p<0.05) compared to the Scheduled Caste were associated with lower odds of high satisfaction. Conversely, being currently married (AOR=2.14, p<0.05) or widowed (AOR=2.45, p<0.01) versus never married, and owning assets (AOR for no assets=0.36, p<0.01) significantly increased the odds of higher life satisfaction.
Conclusion: This study highlights a substantial disparity in life satisfaction, favouring elderly individuals living in family settings. Marital status, gender, caste, and economic security are significant determinants.
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