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Author(s)
Gaspar, T.
Cabrita, T., Rebelo, A.
Gaspar de Matos, M.
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5542/2017.09.003
Affiliation(s)
Lusiada University, CLISSIS, Lisbon, Portugal
ISAMB/University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Lusiada University, CLISSIS, Lisbon, Portugal
University of Lisbon, WJRC, Lisbon, Portugal
ABSTRACT
Quality of life is influenced
by psychological and social factors. Quality of life in the ageing process is a
complex and multidimensional process, also influenced by gender, age and professional
status. The data were collected on a national level. The
sample was composed by1,330 people, 62.2% of which were female with ages ranging
between 55 and 75 years old. 34.4% of the sample mentioned having a chronic condition,
48.2% of which had diabetes.
Three regression models
were created in order to understand the quality of life in ageing population in
a biopsychosocial perspective. Results showed that quality of life in ageing population
is influenced by psychological
factors (purpose of life and stress management skills) and by social factors (family
and friends social support). Gender, age, and professional status can also influence quality of life. Our study allowed us to
conclude that quality of life is influenced by physical, psychological, and social health. The
psychological factors presented a more systematic and strong influence in quality
of life on the ageing population.
KEYWORDS
psychosocial factors, purpose of life, stress management, quality of life, social support, professional status
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