Carmen Luisa Castellano Fuentes1. 1. Consultorio Médico, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España. Electronic address: clcasfue@correo.cop.es.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: In the last stage of their life cycle, old people can enjoy a satisfactory ageing thanks to the improvement of their quality of life. The present study analyses the links between 2 relevant variables at this life stage: the attitudes of the elderly towards their own ageing and their own physical and psychological state of well-being. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The sample consisted of people over the age of 50 without cognitive impairment and with functional independence in their daily life (N = 117). The analyses include descriptive statistical data, gender differences and correlation matrices. RESULTS: The results of this study indicate that the positive attitude factors towards the old age and the ageing are related to the physical and psychological well-being, whilst negative attitude factors lead to a general state of malaise. The population sample showed a relative satisfaction with their life, as well as a low physical and psychological malaise. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study reflect the significance of positive attitudes in the well-being of old people, with a direct impact on their quality of life.
INTRODUCTION: In the last stage of their life cycle, old people can enjoy a satisfactory ageing thanks to the improvement of their quality of life. The present study analyses the links between 2 relevant variables at this life stage: the attitudes of the elderly towards their own ageing and their own physical and psychological state of well-being. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The sample consisted of people over the age of 50 without cognitive impairment and with functional independence in their daily life (N = 117). The analyses include descriptive statistical data, gender differences and correlation matrices. RESULTS: The results of this study indicate that the positive attitude factors towards the old age and the ageing are related to the physical and psychological well-being, whilst negative attitude factors lead to a general state of malaise. The population sample showed a relative satisfaction with their life, as well as a low physical and psychological malaise. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study reflect the significance of positive attitudes in the well-being of old people, with a direct impact on their quality of life.