Correlation study on the social participation and quality of life of empty nesters
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2017.04.004
- VernacularTitle:杭州市空巢老人社会参与与生活质量的相关性研究
- Author:
Meijuan CAO
1
;
Cui MAO
;
Yating WANG
;
Tingting CAI
Author Information
1. 310018,杭州师范大学医学院
- Keywords:
Social participation;
Quality of life;
Empty nesters
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2017;23(4):457-460
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the status of social participation and quality of life (QOL) of empty-nesters,and discuss the correlation between social participation and QOL of empty nesters.Methods Totally 243 empty-nesters were selected and investigated by self-designed social participation questionnaire and world health organization quality of life scale for old people (WHOQOL-OLD).Results The QOL score of empty nesters in Hangzhou were (90.98±10.40). Their self-evaluated social participation was positively correlated to QOL (r=0.346,P<0.01). Participating in economic activities and public welfare activities could predict the QOL.Conclusions The QOL of empty nesters in Hangzhou is above the middle level. Participation in economic activities and public service activities can improve the QOL of empty nesters.
