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The effects of physical and psychological health on life satisfaction among older adults with a physical disability in South Korea: focus on gender differences

The effects of physical and psychological health on life satisfaction among older adults with a... This study aims to investigate whether (a) functional disabilities, self-rated health and depression influence life satisfaction among older adults with a physical disability, and (b) whether the effects of the predictors differ by gender. The study utilises 2008 Korea Welfare Panel Study data. The findings reveal that functional disabilities and depression are negatively associated with life satisfaction, whereas self-rated health is positively related with life satisfaction. In addition, the effects of functional disabilities and income on life satisfaction vary by gender. Implications for practice and policy are discussed. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development Taylor & Francis

The effects of physical and psychological health on life satisfaction among older adults with a physical disability in South Korea: focus on gender differences

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The effects of physical and psychological health on life satisfaction among older adults with a physical disability in South Korea: focus on gender differences

Abstract

This study aims to investigate whether (a) functional disabilities, self-rated health and depression influence life satisfaction among older adults with a physical disability, and (b) whether the effects of the predictors differ by gender. The study utilises 2008 Korea Welfare Panel Study data. The findings reveal that functional disabilities and depression are negatively associated with life satisfaction, whereas self-rated health is positively related with life satisfaction. In addition,...
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Taylor & Francis
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© 2015 Department of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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2165-0993
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0218-5385
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10.1080/02185385.2015.1027951
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Abstract

This study aims to investigate whether (a) functional disabilities, self-rated health and depression influence life satisfaction among older adults with a physical disability, and (b) whether the effects of the predictors differ by gender. The study utilises 2008 Korea Welfare Panel Study data. The findings reveal that functional disabilities and depression are negatively associated with life satisfaction, whereas self-rated health is positively related with life satisfaction. In addition, the effects of functional disabilities and income on life satisfaction vary by gender. Implications for practice and policy are discussed.

Journal

Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development – Taylor & Francis

Published: Jul 3, 2015

Keywords: older adults with a physical disability; life satisfaction; physical health; psychological health; gender differences

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