An exploratory qualitative research was conducted aiming to identify the determinants of subjective well-being of older adults living in poverty. A total of 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted in a sample of men and women from 60 to 80 years old. Data were analyzed using the grounded theory approach, and the results showed that subjective well-being in older adults is determined by: perceived self-control, social support, linkage to productive activities, economic security, health, cultural factors, personal strengths and opportunity to access information and training. With this findings, a model that defines the relationships between the categories and sub-categories was built.
Keywords:
subjective well-being, older adults, grounded theory
Reyes, M. F., Altamar, P., Aguirre, M., & Murillo, D. (2015). Well-being of older adults in poverty: Determinants and meanings. Revista De Psicología, 23(2). https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-0581.2014.36151
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