Investigation of the elderly citizens over 65 years of age living alone in S town, Gunma on PGC (Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale), living status, financial status as well as psychological and health status revealed the following :
1. Average PGC score was 13.09 ± 3.26 and average age of the subjects was 75.97 ± 5.85. The PGC score of those under 75 was significantly higher than those over 76.
2. Average monthly income was ¥133.1 ± 85 thousand. Those whose expenses exceeded ¥130 thousand showed higher PGC score than those who spent less than ¥120 thousand. Those who lived in their own house showed significantly higher monthly income and PGC score than those who rent a house/apartment.
3. Sixty two percent of the responders felt that they were rather healthy. However, 83% of the subjects suffer from some kinds of diseases. Average PGC score of those responders believing that they were rather healthy was 13.82 ± 2.80.
4. Those who had something to live for had higher PGC score than those who didn't. Those who had no concerns about their future presented higher PGC than those who had some.
5. PGC score of those who wanted to live alone was higher than that of those who were forced to.