Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Quality of Life of Elderly in the “Senior Citizen Academies”

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to improve the elderly' quality of life examining the factors which influence their quality of life and related different components.
The main results of this research are as follows;
1. The relationship between the demographic characteristics and quality of life was analyzed, respondents who had higher educational background or standard of living showed higher level of quality of life.
2. The relationship between the health perception characteristics and quality of life was analyzed, the respondents who responded as “I am healthy.” or “I am healthier than same aged people.” showed higher level of quality of life.
3. The relationship between the physical and functional condition of the elderly and quality of life was analyzed. The results showed that male respondents had higher quality of life than female, and had higher educational background showed higher level of quality of life.
4. The relationship between the 6 factors’ viewpoint according to health perception characteristics and quality of life was analyzed, the respondents who responded as “I am healthy.” or “I am healthier than same aged people.” showed higher level of quality of life.
The results of this study showed that the influential factor affecting the elderly' quality of life was the health perception factor. Therefore, it is required that the program of senior citizen academy should include systematic health promotion education reflecting the elderly' demand.