Związek kompetencji społecznych z poczuciem samotności i zadowoleniem z życia wśród osób starszych
Relationship between Social Competencies, Loneliness and Life Satisfaction Among the Elderly
Author(s): Maria FinogenowSubject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: old age; social competence; loneliness; life satisfaction
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between social competence, loneliness and life satisfaction among the elderly. Moreover, the differences between young and older adults regarding their sex were examined. The study involved over 160 people divided into two groups: young adults and older adults. The results show significant differences between young and older adults in social competence, loneliness and life satisfaction. Moreover, social competence tended to be positively associated with life satisfaction and negatively associated with loneliness in both age groups.
Journal: Pedagogika Rodziny
- Issue Year: 9/2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 69-83
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Polish