Predicting the Dimensions of Life Satisfaction
- 1 September 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Gerontology
- Vol. 31 (5) , 595-604
- https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/31.5.595
Abstract
Taking' multidimensional life satisfaction as the basic premise of this study, a four-equation multiple regression model was constructed for its prediction. The set of regressors included some conventional biographical characteristics, a number of activity variables, and three indicators of retirement experience. A stepwise regression estimation method was adopted. Results indicated that the pattern of regressor influence varied greatly between equations, providing fairly specific evidence on a number of previously espoused hypotheses. In particular, the activity perspective on aging was found to be important in the prediction of over-all affect or mood tone, but of little relevance for the other dimensions of life satisfaction, and a modicum of support for the disengagement perspective was observed.Keywords
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