QUALITY OF LIFE AS A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-ESTEEM IN OLDER ADULTS FROM A SOCIAL GROUP
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.16891/2317-434X.v13.e3.a2025.id2463Resumo
This study investigated whether quality of life is significantly associated with self-esteem in older adults attending a community group. It was a cross-sectional study conducted with 148 older adults of both sexes. The WHOQOL-BREF, WHOQOL-OLD, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used. Data collection took place from March to August 2023. Data were analyzed using bootstrapping procedures, Pearson’s correlation, and regression analysis (p < 0.05). Older adults reported higher quality of life scores in the environmental and social participation domains. A satisfactory level of self-esteem was observed (M = 33.51). All domains and facets of quality of life showed significant (p < 0.05) and positive correlations with self-esteem. Significant and positive correlations (p < 0.05) were found between the quality of life domains and facets (r ranging from 0.81 to 0.72). The physical (p < 0.01) and psychological (p < 0.05) domains were associated with self-esteem. The intimacy facet (p < 0.001) was also found to be associated with self-esteem scores. In conclusion, among the studied sample, higher perceived quality of life in the physical and psychological domains was associated with higher self-esteem in older adults participating in the community group, whereas higher scores in the social relationships domain may reduce self-esteem. Additionally, higher perceived quality of life in the intimacy facet was found to enhance self-esteem in this population.
