Gender Differences in the Association between Received Social Support and Satisfaction with Life
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Date
2023
Authors
Mbuthia, Kezia
Mwangi, Samuel
Owino, George
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WJARR
Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to assess whether there are gender differences in the association between three domains
of received social support and satisfaction with life among older persons in Kitui County, Kenya. Methods: This study
utilized the convergent parallel mixed method design, cluster sampling technique and included 396 persons aged 60
and over derived through the Yamane formula. Satisfaction with life was measured using the single-item life satisfaction
measure. Social support included one item from each of the three domains of instrumental, emotional, and informational
support pervasive in previous studies of social support. Chi-square statistics were used to determine the gender
differences in the association between received social support and satisfaction with life. Results: Regardless of the older
person's gender, social support was significantly associated with life satisfaction, making it a crucial element of their
quality of life.
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Keywords
Social well-being, Satisfaction with life, Social support, Older persons, Receiving social support
Citation
Mbuthia, K., Mwangi, S., & Owino, G. (2023). Gender differences in the association between received social support and satisfaction with life.