| Reference | Title of publication | Public |
Adams (1988): study US 1981
| Which comes First: Poor Psychological Well-Being or Decreased Friendship Activity?
| 62+ aged, white non-married females, middle class suburb of Chicago, USA. followed
1981-84
|
Ajrouch (2007): study US Detroit 2001
| Resources and Well-being among Arab-American elders
| 56+aged, Arab-Americans, USA, 2001-2002
|
Allain et al. (1996): study ZW 1994
| Determinants of Happiness and Life Satisfaction in Elderly Zimbabweans.
| 60+ aged, general public, regions, Zimbabwe, 1994-1995
|
Amit & Litwin (2010): study IL 2006
| The Subjective Well-being of Immigrants Aged 50 and Older in Israel.
| 50+aged immigrants, Israel, 2005-2006
|
Angel & Angel (1992): study US 1988
| Age at Migration, Social Connections, and Well-Being among Elderly Hispanics.
| 65+aged, Hispanics, United States, 1988
|
Antonovsky et al. (1971): study IL 1968
| Twenty-Five Years Later: A Limited Study of Sequelae of the Concentration Camp Experience.
| Females, born between 1914-1923 in Central Europe, Israel 1968
|
Ardelt (2003a): study US 1997
| Emperical Assessment of a Three Dimensional Wisdom Scale.
| 55+ aged, USA, North-Central Florida, 1997
|
Baker (1976): study US 1971
| Relationship of Retirement and Satisfaction with Life Events to Locus of Control.
| 55+ aged males, USA, 1971
|
Baker et al. (2005): study US 1986
| Productive Activities and Subjective Well-Being among Older Adults: The Influence of Number of Activities and Time Commitment.
| 60+ aged, USA, followed 3 years 1986-1989
|
Barefoot et al. (1998): study US 1978
| Trust, Health and Longevity.
| Elderly, USA, followed from 1978 to 1992
|
Becchetti et al. (2016): study ZZ Europe 2006
| Inside the Life Satisfaction Blackbox.
| 50+ aged, general public, Europe, 2006,2007
|
Bell (1974): study US 1973
| Cognitive Dissonance and the Life Satisfaction of Older Adults.
| Males, shortly before and after retirement, USA 1973-74
|
Bell (1975a): study US 1973
| The Limitations of Crisis Theory as an Explanatory Mechanism in Social Gerontology.
| Males shortly before and after retirement, USA 1973-74
|
Benyamini et al. (2004): study US 1998
| Self-Rated Oral Health as an Independent Predictor of Self-Rated General Health, Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction.
| Residents retirement community, USA, 1998
|
Blandford & Chappell (1990): study CA 1985
| Subjective Well-being among Native and Non-Native Elderly Persons: Do Differences Exist?
| 50+ aged, Winnipeg,Canada, 1985
|
Bookwala & Schulz (1996): study US 1991
| Spousal Similarity in Subjective Well-Being: The Cardiovascular Health Study.
| 65+ aged couples, United States, 1991
|
Borgatta et al. (1982): study US 1978
| Alcohol Use and Abuse, Life Crisis Events, and the Elderly.
| 18+ aged general population USA, 1978 -1980
|
Börsch-Supan & Jürgens (2006): study XZ Germany West 1984
| Early Retirement, Social Security and Well-Being in Germany.
| 50-65 aged, West-Germany, followed 18 years, 1984-2002
|
Bowling & Farquhar (1993a): study GB London 1989
| The Health and Well-being of Jewish People Aged 65 to 85 Years Living at Home in the East End of London.
| 65-85 aged, East End of London, 1989
|
Bowling & Gabriel (2004): study GB 2001
| An Integrational Model of Quality of Life in Older Age. Results from the ESRC/MRC HSRC Quality of Life Survey in Britain.
| 65+aged, Britain, 2000-2001
|
Bowling (2007): study GB 2006
| Quality of Life in older Age.
| 65+ aged, general public, United Kingdom, 2006
|
Braithwaite et al. (1986): study AU 1981
| An Exploratory Study of Poor Adjustment Styles Among Retiress.
| 60+aged, retired people, Sydney Australia, 1981
|
Caligiuri et al. (2012): study CA 2000
| Changes in food group consumption and associations with self-rated diet, health, life satisfaction, and menatl and physical functioning over 5 years in very old Canadian men: The Manitoba follow up study
| 79 + aged men, Canada, followed 5 years, 200-2005
|
Calvo et al. (2007): study US 1992
| What Makes Retirees Happier: A Gradual or 'Cold Turkey' Retirement?
| Eldery, United States, followed through retirement 1992-2004
|
Calys-Tagoe et al. (2014): study GH 2007
| Predictors of Subjective Well-Being Among Older Ghanaians.
| 50+ aged, Ghana, 2007-2008
|
Caycho-Rodríguez et al. (2018): study PE Trujillo, La Libertad 2017
| Psychometric Evidence of the Diener’s Satisfaction with Life Scale in Peruvian Elderly
| Elderly, Peru, 2017
|
Chan & Lee (2006): study CN 2000
| Network Size, Social Support and Happiness in Later Life: A Comparative Study of Beijing and Hong Kong.
| 60+aged, China, 2000
|
Chan, D. et al. (2017): study CN 2012
| Is trusting others related to better health? An investigation of older adults across six non-western countries
| 50+ aged, China, 201?
|
Chan, D. et al. (2017): study GH 2012
| Is trusting others related to better health? An investigation of older adults across six non-western countries
| 50+ aged, Ghana, 201?
|
Chan, D. et al. (2017): study IN 2012
| Is trusting others related to better health? An investigation of older adults across six non-western countries
| 50+ aged, India, 201?
|
Chan, D. et al. (2017): study MX 2012
| Is trusting others related to better health? An investigation of older adults across six non-western countries
| 50+ aged, Mexico, 201?
|
Chan, D. et al. (2017): study RU 2012
| Is trusting others related to better health? An investigation of older adults across six non-western countries
| 50+ aged, Russia, 201?
|
Chan, D. et al. (2017): study ZA 2012
| Is trusting others related to better health? An investigation of older adults across six non-western countries
| 50+ aged, South Africa, 201?
|
Chan, D. et al. (2017): study ZZ Developing nations 2012
| Is trusting others related to better health? An investigation of older adults across six non-western countries
| 50+ aged, 6 non-Western developing countries, 201?
|
Chappell & Badger (1989): study CA Winnipeg, Manitoba 1985
| Social Isolation and Well-Being.
| 60+ aged, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 1985
|
Cheng & Chan (2006): study HK 2000
| Relationship with Others and Life Satisfaction in Later Life: Do Gender and Widowhood make a Difference?
| 60+ aged, Hong Kong, 2000
|
Cheung et al. (2005): study HK 2001
| Quality of Life in Older Adults: Benefits from Caring Services in Hong Kong.
| Elderly, Hong Kong, 2001
|
Chow (2012): study CA Calgary, Alberta 2007
| Health Care Service Needs and Correlates of Quality of Life: A Case Study of Elderly Chinese Immigrants in Canada
| 65+aged Chinese migrants, Calgary, Canada, 2007
|
Clement (1980): study FR 1975 /1
| De la Variation de Quelques Traits de Personalité en Fonction, notamment, de l'Age, du Sexe et du Niveau Intellectuel. (The Variation of Certain Personality Traits in Relation to Age, Sex, and Intelligent Level).
| 60-69 aged women, lower class, France 1975
|
Clement (1980): study FR 1975 /3
| De la Variation de Quelques Traits de Personalité en Fonction, notamment, de l'Age, du Sexe et du Niveau Intellectuel. (The Variation of Certain Personality Traits in Relation to Age, Sex, and Intelligent Level).
| 50-69 aged women, France, 1975
|
Cutler (1976): study US 1974
| Membership in Different Types of Voluntary Associations and Psychological Well-Being.
| 65+, aged, USA,1974-1975
|
D'Elboux Diogo (2003): study BR 2001
| Satisfação global com a vida e determinados
domínios entre idosos com amputação de membros inferiores (Satisfaction with life overall
and with specific life domains among elderly persons with a lower limb amputation)
| Elderly patients, Brazil, 2001
|
DenDraak (2010): study NL 2008
| Oudere Tehuisbewoners Landelijk Overzicht van de Leefsituatie van Ouderen in Instellingen 2008/2009.
( Institutional Living of Older People National Survey of the Living Situation of Older People in Homes 2008/2009.)
| 50+ aged, living in institution, Netherlands, 2008-2009
|
Dobson (1985): study US 1964
| Attitudes and Perceptions.
| 50+ aged males, fulltime employed at T1, followed ten years, Iowa, USA, 1964-74
|
Dolan & Metcalfe (2012): study US 2011
| Valuing Health: A Brief Report on Subjective Well-Being versus Preferences.
| Elderly, United States, 2011
|
Duckitt (1982): study ZA 1980
| Social Integration and Psychological Well-Being: A Study of Elderly Persons living in the Inner-City Area of Pretoria.
| 65-90 aged whites Pretoria, South Africa, 198?
|
Dykstra & Liefbroer (1998): study NL 1992
| Kinderloos en toch Gelukkig? (Childless but Still Happy?)
| 55-89 aged, The Netherlands, 1992
|
Eryilmaz & Atak (2011): study TR Turkey Aegean 2009
| Ailesiyle Yasayan Yaslilarda Mutuluk Modeli. ( A Model of Happiness for older Adults living with their Families.)
| 60-75 aged, Ankara,Turkey, 2009-2010
|
Ferguson et al. (2017): study AU 2015
| Hope for the Future and Avoidance of the Present:
Associations with Well-being in Older Adults.
| 65+ aged, Australia, 2015
|
Fernandez Ballesteros (1998): study ES 1993
| Quality of Life: The Differential Conditions.
| 65+ aged, Spain, 199?
|
Fernandez Ballesteros et al. (2001): study ES 1996
| The Contribution of Socio-Demographic and Psychological Factors to Life Satisfaction.
| 65+ aged, Spain, 1996
|
Fillenbaum & Willis (1976): study US 1970
| Effects of a Training Program: Older Persons Caring for the Elderly.
| 50-79 aged, females, trainees and controls, USA, 1970
|
Forjaz et al. (2012): study ES 2012
| Rasch Analysis of the International Wellbeing Index in Older Adults.
| 60+ aged, community-dwlling adults, Spain, 2012
|
Fowler & McCalla (1969): study US 1965
| Correlates of Morale among Aged in Greater Boston.
| 65+ aged, Metropolitan Boston, USA, 1965
|
Francis & Bolger (1994): study GB 1990
| Personality and Psychological Well-Being in Later Life.
| 55-85 aged retired civil servants, UK, 1990
|
Francis & Bolger (1994): study GB 1993
| Personality and Psychological Well-Being in Later Life.
| 55-85 aged, retired civil servants, United Kingdom, 199?
|
French et al. (1995): study CA Ontario 1990
| Gender Differences in Relating Life Events and Well-Being in Elderly Individuals.
| Elderly people, Ontario, Canada, 1990
|
Gagliardi et al. (2010): study ZZ Western Europe 2000
| Associations of Personal and Mobility Resources with Subjective Well-being Among Older Adults in Italy and Germany.
| 55+ aged, Germany and Italy, 2000
|
Gao & Meng (2015): study CN 1998
| The Impact of Government Size on Chinese Elders' Life Satisfaction: 1998-2008
| 65+ aged, China, followed 10 years, 1998-2008
|
Gaymu & Springer (2010): study ZZ Europe 2004
| Living Conditions and Life Satisfaction of Older Europeans Living Alone: A Gender and Cross-country Analysis
| 60+ aged living alone, 10 European Nations, 2004
|
Gee (2000a): study CA British Columbia 1996
| Living Arrangements and Quality of Life among Chinese Canadian Elders.
| 65+ aged, Chinese Canadians, Canada, 1996
|
George (1978): study US NorthCarolina 1973
| The Impact of Personality and Social Status Factors upon Levels of Activity and Psychological Well-Being.
| 50+ aged, whites, Durham, North Carolina, USA, 197?
|
Gerstorf et al. (2015): study DE Berlin 1993
| Secular Changes in Late-life Cognition and Well-being: Towards a Long Bright Future with a Short Brisk Ending?
| Elderly, Berlin Germany cohorts 1990-93 and 2013-14
|
Gfellner (1989): study CA 1984
| Perceptions of Health, Abilities, and Life Satisfaction among very Old Adults.
| 80+ aged, hospitalized within 2 years, Canada, 1984
|
Glenn & McLanahan (1981): study US 1973
| The Effects of Offspring on the Psychological Well-Being of Older Adults.
| 50+ aged, with no children under age 18 at home, USA,1973-78
|
Gonzalez (2008): study ES 2005
| Bienestar Personal y Activades en la Edad Adulta Tardía. (Personal Well-Being and Activiteis in Late Adulthood).
| Elderly, city Spain, 2005
|
Goudy & Goudeau (1981): study US 1975
| Social Ties and Life Satisfaction of Older Persons: Another Evaluation.
| 50+ aged, general public, North-Central Iowa, USA, 1975
|
Goudy et al. (1975): study US 1964
| The Work-Satisfaction, Retirement-Attitude Typology: Profile Examination.
| 50+, employed, male, USA 1964
|
Graney & Graney (1973): study US 1971
| Scaling Adjustment in Older People.
| 62-89 aged females, USA, 1971
|
Graney (1973): study US 1967
| The Affect Balance Scale and Old Age.
| 62-89 aged females, followed 4 years USA, 1967-71
|
Graney (1975): study US 1967
| Happiness and Social Participation in Aging.
| 62-89 aged females, followed 4 years, USA, 1967-71
|
Groot & Maassen-VandenBrink (2001): study NL 1993
| De Verborgen Kosten van de WAO. (The Hidden Expenses of the Disability Insurance Act).
| Middle aged living in households, The Netherlands,1993
|
Gubrium (1974): study US 1972
| Marital Desolation and the Evaluation of Everyday Life in Old Age.
| Aged persons, Detroit, USA, 197?
|
Hacker & Gaitz (1969): study US 1966
| The Moral Career of the Elderly Mental Patient.
| Aged mental patients, 1 year after admission, USA, 1966
|
Haight (1988): study US 1982
| The therapeutic Role of a structured Life Review Process in homebound elderly Subjects.
| Homebound elderly participating in life review program, USA, 198?
|
Haski-Leventhal (2009): study ZZ Europe 2007
| Elderly Volunteering and Well-Being: A Cross-European Comparison Based on SHARE Data
| 50+ aged, 12 European Nations, 2007
|
Headey & Wooden (2005): study 2006
| The Importance of Wealth for Subjective Well-Being.
| 60+ aged visitors of a university geriatric polyclinic, Campinas state,Brazil 2006-2007
|
Henkens & Bronsema (2000): study NL 1992
| Arbeiden Welbevinden. Oudere Werklozen, Arbeidsongeschikten, Werkenden en Vutters Vergeleken. (Work and Well-Being. Comparison between Older Unemployed, Disabled Employers, Employers and Early Retired Workers.)
| 55-65 years old,
|
Henkens (1997): study NL 1992
| Inactiviteit en Sociaal Isolement, Gezondheid en Welbevinden: Mannelijke Werkelozen, Arbeidsongeschikten, Werkenden en Vutters Vergeleken. (Inactivity and Social Isolation, Health and Well-Being: Employed and Unemployed Compared).
| 55-64 aged men, The Netherlands, 1992
|
Henley & Davis (1967): study US 1959
| Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction: A Study of the Chronically-Ill Aged Patient.
| 60+ aged chronically-ill, followed three years, USA, 1959-62
|
Herbers & Mulder (2017): study ZZ Europe 2012
| Housing and Subjective Well-Being of Older Adults in Europe.
| 50+ aged, general public, 16 European nations, 2012
|
Herzog et al. (1982): study US 1975
| Subjective Well-Being among Different Age Groups.
| 50+ aged, general public, USA, 1975
|
Ho et al. (1995): study HK 1992
| Life Satisfaction and Associated Factors in Older Hong Kong Chinese.
| 70+aged, Hong Kong, 1991-1992
|
Hochman & Skopek (2013): study DE 2006
| The Impact of Wealth on Subjective Well-Being: A Comparison of Three Welfare-State Regimes.
| 50+ aged general public, Germany, 2006
|
Hochman & Skopek (2013): study IL 2006 /1
| The Impact of Wealth on Subjective Well-Being: A Comparison of Three Welfare-State Regimes.
| 50+ aged, general public, Israel, 2006
|
Holahan et al. (1999): study US 1960
| Self Appraisel, Life Satisfaction and Retrospective Life Choices Across One and Three Decades.
| Gifted (IQ>135) followed unto old age, USA, 1960-1992
|
Hsieh (2008): study US 2001
| The Relative Importance of Health
| 50+ aged, Chicago area , USA, 2001
|
Hsieh (2012a): study US 2007
| Importance is Not Unimportant: The Role of Importance Weighting in QOL Measures
| Frail older adults in the USA,, 200?
|
Hsieh (2014): study US 2009
| Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater: Evaluation of Domain Importance Weighting in Quality of Life Measurements
| 50+ aged, Chicago area , USA, 200?
|
Hunsberger (1985): study CA 1982
| Religion, Age, Life Satisfaction and Perceived Sources of Religiousness: A Study of Older Persons.
| 65+ aged, general public, Ontario Canada, 1982
|
Hynson (1975): study US 1973
| Rural-Urban Differences in Satisfaction among the Elderly.
| 60+ aged, general public, USA, 1973
|
Ingersoll -Dayton et al. (2004): study TH 1999
| Measuring psychological Well-Being: Insights from Thai Elders.
| 60+aged, Thailand, 1999
|
Isaacowitz & Smith (2003): study DE Berlin 1990
| Positive and Negative Affect in Very Old Age.
| 70-100+aged, Germany, 1990-1993.
|
Jackson & Gibson (1985): study US 1979
| Work and Retirement among the Black Elderly.
| 55+ aged blacks, USA, 1979-80
|
Jelicic & Kempen (1999): study NL Goningen 1992
| Short Report: Chronic Medical Conditions and Life Satisfaction in the Elderly.
| 57+ aged, North Netherlands, 1992
|
Kahana & Kahana (1975): study US 1970
| The Relationship of Impulse Control to Cognition and Adjustment among Institutionalized Aged Women.
| 55+ aged white females living in nursing home, USA, 197?
|
Kao et al. (2005): study TW 2001
| WHOQOL-BREF as Predictors of Mortality: A Two-Year Follow-up Study at Veteran Homes.
| 65+ aged males living in veteran homes, Taiwan, followed 2 years 2001-2003
|
Kawamoto & Doi (2002): study JP 1998
| Self-Reported Functional Ability PredictsThree-Year Mobility and Mortality in Community-Dwelling Older Persons.
| 65+ aged, Nomura, Japan, followed 3 years, 1998-2001
|
Keith & Landry (1992): study CA 1985
| Well-Being of Older Canadians.
| 55+ aged, Canada, 1985
|
Keith & Landry (1992): study CA 1990
| Well-Being of Older Canadians.
| 55+ aged, Canada, 1990
|
Keith (1985a): study US 1969
| Work, Retirement and Well-Being among Unmarried Men and Women.
| 58-63 aged unmarried, followed 10 years, USA, 1969-1979
|
Keng & Wu (2014): study TW 1989
| Living Happily Ever After? The Effect of Taiwan's National Health Insurance on the Happiness of the Elderly.
| Elderly, Taiwan, folowed 14 years 1989-2003, before and after change health insurance law in 1995
|
Killen & MacasKill (2015): study GB GB North East 2014
| Using a Gratitude Intervention to Enhance Well-Being in Older Adults.
| Elderly participants in a gratitude training,UK 2014
|
Kim et al. (2012): study US 2006
| Cross-National Insights into the Relationship between Wealth and Wellbeing: A comparison between Australia, the United States of America and South Korea.
| 50+ aged general public, USA, 2006
|
Kivett (1976): study US 1970
| The Aged in North Carolina: Physical, Social and Environmental Characteristics and Sources of Assistance. (The Guilford Study)
| 65+ aged, North Carolina, USA, 1970-71
|
Kivett (2000): study US 1976
| Very-Old Rural Adults: Functional Status and Social Support.
| Very old, rural area USA, followed 20 years, 1976-1997
|
Kleban & Turner-Massey (1978): study US 1975
| Short-Range Effects of Community Housing.
| 62+ aged applicants for community housing, followed 6 months, Philadelphia, USA, 1975.
|
Korfage et al. (2005): study NL 1996
| Five-Year Follow-Up of Health Related Quality of Life after Primary Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer.
| Prostate cancer patient, The Netherlands, followed five years after treatment
|
Kozma & Stones (1980): study CA 1975
| The Measurement of Happiness: Development of the Measurement of Happiness: Development of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Scale of Happiness (M.U.N.S.H.).
| 65-95 aged, New Foundland, Canada, 197?
|
Kozma & Stones (1980): study CA 1975 /1
| The Measurement of Happiness: Development of the Measurement of Happiness: Development of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Scale of Happiness (M.U.N.S.H.).
| Eldery, living in old age home,New Foundland, Canada, 197?
|
Kunzmann et al. (2000): study DE Berlin 1990
| Is Age-Related Stability of Subjective Well-Being a Paradox? Cross-Selection and Longitudinal Evidence from the Berlin Aging Study.
| 70-103 aged, Germany, 1990-1993
|
Lai & McDonald (1995): study CA Calgary, Alberta 1991
| Life Satisfaction of Chinese Elderly Immigrants in Calgary
| Chinese elderly immigrants, Canada, 1991
|
Lai et al. (2005): study TW 2000
| Health Related Quality of Life and Health Utility for the Institutional Elderly in Taiwan.
| Elderly living in long-term care settings, Taiwan 2000
|
Larson (1989): study US 1984 /1
| Is Feeling "In Control" Related to Happiness in Daily Life?
| Retired inhabitants of middle-sized Ontario metropolitan, USA, 198?
|
Laukka (2007): study SE 2006
| Uses of Music and Psychological Well-Being among the Elderly.
| 65-75 aged, Sweden, 2006
|
Lee & Ellithorpe (1982): study US Washington 1975
| Intergenerational Exchange and Subjective Well-Being among the Elderly.
| 60+ aged, living near children, USA, Washington State, 1975
|
Lee & Ihinger-Tallman (1980): study US Washington 1975
| Sibling Interaction and Morale: The Effects of Family Relations on Older Family.
| 60+ aged, Washington State, USA, 1975
|
Lee (1978): study US Washington 1975
| Marriage and Morale in Later Life.
| 60+ aged marrieds, Washington State USA, 1975
|
Lee (2005): study HK 2001
| An Exploratory Study on the Quality of Life of Older Chinese People Living Alone in Hong Kong.
| 60+ aged living alone, Hong Kong, 2001
|
Lehr & Dreher (1969): study XZ Germany West 1965
| Determinants of Attitudes towards Retirement.
| 60-75 aged middle class employees or former employees, Germany, 1965
|
Lehr (1968): study XZ Germany West 1965
| Attitudes Towards the Future in Old Age.
| 60-65 aged, middle class, Germany, 1965
|
Lelkes (2012): study ZZ EU 27 2010
| Happier and Less Isolated: Internet Use in Old Age.
| 65+ aged, 26 European nations, 2010-2011
|
Lengyel et al. (2009): study CA 2000
| The Relationships Between Food Group Consumption, Self-Rated Health, and Life Satisfaction of Community-Dwelling Canadian Older Men: The Manitoba Follow-Up Study
| 80+ aged World War II veterans, Canada 2000
|
Leon et al. (1983): study US 1978
| Survivors of the Holocaust and their Children: Current Status and Adjustment.
| European born Jews, Survivors of WW II and controls, USA, 1978
|
Leonardi et al. (1999): study IT 1995
| The Top-Down/Bottom-Up Controvercy from a Constructionist Approach: A Method for Measuring Top-Down Effects Applied to Sample of Older People.
| 55+aged, Italy, followed 5 years 1995-200
|
Levy (1978): study US 1977
| Some Determinants of Temporal Experience in the Retired and its Correlates.
| 52-74 aged white male retirees, from two universities Mid-West U.S.A. 1977
|
Li et al. (2001): study US 1996
| Enhancing the Psychological Well-Being of Elderly Individuals Through Tai Chi Exercise: A Latent Growth Curve Analysis
| Low active elderly participants in an exercise training and controls, USA, 199?
|
Li et al. (2007): study CN Yunnan 2000
| Health and Life Satisfaction of Ethic Minority Older Adults in Mainland China: Effects of Financial Strain.
| 60+aged, China, 2000
|
Li et al. (2008): study CN 2002
| An Exploration of the Subjective Well-Being
of the Chinese Oldest-Old.
| 80+ aged, China, 2002
|
Li et al. (2008): study CN 2002 /1
| An Exploration of the Subjective Well-Being
of the Chinese Oldest-Old.
| 65+ aged, China, 2002
|
Lin et al. (2008): study TW 2004
| Quality of life in elders living alone in Taiwan
| Elderly, aged 66-90, Taiwan, 2004
|
Lohmann (1977): study US Tennessee 1975
| Correlations of Life Satisfaction, Morale and Adjustment Measures.
| 60+ aged, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, 197?
|
Lomranz et al. (1988): study IL Tel Aviv 1983
| Indoor and Outdoor Activities of Aged Women and Man as Related to Depression and Well-Being.
| 60-80 aged, Israel, 1983
|
Lopez-Torres Hidalgo et al. (2007): study ES Albacete, La Mancha, Castilla 2001
| Functional Status in the Elderly Insomniac
| 65+aged with Insomnia, Spain, 2001
|
Lowenthal & Boler (1965): study US 1962
| Voluntary vs. Involuntary Social Withdrawal.
| 60+aged, San Francisco, USA, 1962
|
Mancini (1978): study US NorthCarolina 1976
| Leisure Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being in Old Age: Effects of Health and Income.
| Elderly living in Public Housing Complexes, Grensboro (North Carolina) USA, 1976
|
Maxwell (1985): study US 1966
| The Retirement Experience: Psychological and Financial Linkages to the Labor Market.
| 45+ aged males, USA, followed 12 years 1966-1978
|
Medley (1976): study US 1971
| Satisfaction with Life among Persons 65 Years and Older: A Causal Model.
| 65+ aged, USA, 1971
|
Mehta & Ee (2008): study SG 2004
| Effects of Good Life Program on Singaporean
Older Adults’ Psychological Well-Being.
| 60+ aged, participants in a good life training, Singapore, 2004-2005
|
Michalos (1982): study CA Huron County Ontario 1977
| The Satisfaction and Happiness of Some Senior Citizens in Ontario.
| 60+ aged, rural townships,Southern Huron County, Ontario, Canada, 197?
|
Michalos (1986): study CA 1984
| An Application of Multiple Discrepancies Theory (MDT) to Seniors.
| 60+ aged, rural districts, Canada, 1984
|
Michalos et al. (2001): study CA British Columbia 1999
| Health and Other Aspects of the Quality of Life of Older People.
| 55-95 aged, Northern Interior Health Region, British Columbia, Canada, 1999
|
Michalos et al. (2007): study CA British Columbia 2005
| Health and Quality of Life of Older People: A Replication after Six Years.
| Elderly, British Columbia, Canada, 2005
|
Milman (1998): study US 1993
| The Impact of Tourism and Travel Experience on Senior Travelers' Psychological Well-Being.
| 50+ aged, before and after holiday trip, USA 199?
|
Mitchell (1985): study US 1974
| Family Helping Behavior and the Elderly: A Two-Dimensional Approach.
| 65+ aged, with children, USA, 1974
|
Moen et al. (1995): study US 1956
| Caregiving and Women's Well-Being: A Life Course Approach.
| Mothers USA, followed 30 years 1956-1986
|
Mollenkopf & Kaspar (2005): study DE 2000
| Ageing in Rural Areas of East and West Germany: Increasing Similarities and Remaining Differences.
| 55+ aged, general public, rural areas, East and West Germany, 2000
|
Mollenkopf (2002): study DE 1995
| Mobilität und Lebensqualität im Alter. Objektive Voraussetzungen und subjektive Bedeutung in der mobilen Gesellschaft. (Mobility and Quality of Life in Old Age).
| 55+ aged, East and West Germany, 1995 and 1999
|
Mollenkopf et al. (2004): study DE 2000
| Quality of Life in Urban and Rural Areas of Five European Countries: Similarities and Differences.
| 55+ aged, Germany, 2000
|
Mollenkopf et al. (2004): study FI 2000
| Quality of Life in Urban and Rural Areas of Five European Countries: Similarities and Differences.
| 55+ aged, Finland, 2000
|
Mollenkopf et al. (2004): study HU 2000
| Quality of Life in Urban and Rural Areas of Five European Countries: Similarities and Differences.
| 55+ aged, Hungary, 2000
|
Mollenkopf et al. (2004): study IT 2000
| Quality of Life in Urban and Rural Areas of Five European Countries: Similarities and Differences.
| 55+ aged, Italy, 2000
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Mollenkopf et al. (2004): study NL 2000
| Quality of Life in Urban and Rural Areas of Five European Countries: Similarities and Differences.
| 55+ aged, Netherlands, 2000
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Mollenkopf et al. (2005): study ZZ Europe 2000
| Mobility and the Quality of Life.
| 55+ aged, 6 European countries, 2000
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Monk et al. (1976): study ZZ Scandinavia 1976
| Personal and Social Value Concerns of Scandinavian Elderly: A Multivariate Study.
| 50+ aged, Denmark, Norway, 1973
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Mookherjee (1997): study US 1986
| Assessment of Happiness among the Elderly Population in the United States.
| 60+ aged, general public, USA 1982-91
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Mookherjee (1998): study US 1991
| Perception of Happiness among Elderly Persons in Metropolitan USA.
| 60+aged, metropolitian areas, USA, 1982-1991
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Moon & Mikami (2007): study JP 2004
| Difference in subjective Well-being between ethnic Korean and Japanese elderly Residents in an Urban Community in Japan.
| 65+aged, ethnic Korean naturalized as Japanese and Japanese, Japan, 2005
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Moriwaki (1973): study US 1971
| Self-Disclosure, Significant Others and Psychological Well-Being in Old Age.
| 60+ aged, retirees, Los Angeles County, USA, 1971
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Moriwaki (1974): study US 1971
| The Affect Balance Scale: A Validity Study with Aged Samples.
| 60+ aged, psychiatric cases and controls, Los Angeles, USA, 1971
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Neugarten et al. (1961): study US 1955
| The Measurement of Life Satisfaction.
| 50+ aged, whites followed 2,5 years, Kansas City, USA., 196?
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Niedzwiedz et al. (2015): study ZZ EU 12 2006
| The Relationship Between Financial Distress and
Life-Course Socioeconomic Inequalities in Well-Being: Cross-National Analysis of European Welfare States.
| 50-75 aged, general public, 12 European nations, 2006-2007
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Oshio (2011): study JP 2007
| Gender Differences among Elderly Japanese: Importance of Family and Social Relations for Life Satisfaction.
| 50-75 aged, Japan, 2007
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Oswald et al. (2007): study ZZ Europe 2002
| Relationships Between Housing and Healthy Aging in Very Old Age.
| 75-89 aged, living alone in urban districts, five European nations 2002-2004
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Palmore & Luikart (1972): study US 1968
| Health and Social Factors Related to Life Satisfaction.
| 46+ aged, whites, North Carolina, USA, 1968-70
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Palmore (1969): study US NorthCarolina 1955
| Physical, Mental and Social Factors in Predicting Longevity.
| 60-94 aged, North Carolina, USA 1955-59
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Palmore (1974): study US 1955
| Predicting Longevity: A New Method.
| 60-94 aged, USA, 1955-1959, followed 15 years
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Palmore (1975): study JP 1973
| The Honorable Elders: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Aging in Japan.
| 60+ aged, Japan, 1973
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Parker et al. (1992): study SE 1986
| Predictors of Mortality for the Oldest Old. A 4-Year Follow-Up of Community-Based Elderly in Sweden.
| 75+ aged, rural community, Sweden, followed 4 years, 1986-1990
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Pearson-Scott (1978): study US NorthCarolina 1976
| Single Rural Elders. A Comparison of Dimensions of Life Satisfaction.
| 65+ aged rural area, United States, 1976-77
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Peil (1988): study NG 1984
| Personal Communication.
| 60+ aged, towns, Nigeria, 1984
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Peretti & Wilson (1975): study US 1973
| Voluntary and Involuntary Retirement of Aged Males and Their Effect on Emotional Satisfaction, Usefulness, Self-Image, Emotional Stability and Interpersonal Relationships.
| 60-70 aged living in a retirement home, USA, 197?
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Pierce & Clark (1973): study US 1962
| Measurement of Morale in the Elderly.
| 60+ aged, psychiatric cases and controls, San Fransisco, USA, 1962
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Pitkälä et al. (2004): study FI 1989
| Positive Life Orientation as a Predictor of 10-Year Outcome in an Aged Population.
| 75-85 aged, Helsinki, Finland followed 1989-1999, ( T1 1989, T2 1994, T3 1999)
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Pokasova (2002): study SK 2000
| Quality of Life: Specific Problems of Senior Citizens.
| 60-94 aged in pensioners homes, Slovakia, 2002
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Rahtz et al. (1988): study US 1983
| Elderly Life Satisfaction and Telvision Viewership: Replication and Extension.
| 60+ aged, mid-Atlantic region, USA, 198?
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Rempel (1985): study CA 1979
| Childless Elderly: What are They Missing?
| Elderly persons, noninstitutionalized, Canada, 1979
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Reynolds & Nelson (1981): study US 1975
| Personality, Life Satisfaction and Life Expectancy.
| Institutionalized elderly chronically ill males, Los Angeles, USA, 1975-1978
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Sagie (2015): study IL 2009
| Predictors of Well-being Among Older Gays and Lesbians
| 56-80 aged gays and lesbians, Israel, 2009
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Scales & Scase (2001): study GB 1991
| Fit and Fifty? Britain Towards 2010.
| 50-59 aged, general public, UK, 1991-1998
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Scales & Scase (2001): study GB 2001
| Fit and Fifty? Britain Towards 2010.
| 50-59 aged, Britain, 2001
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Scheffel & Zhang (2016): study CN 2011
| How Does Internal Migration Affect the Emotional Health of Elderly Parents Left-Behind?
| Elderly left behind after migration, China, 2011-2013
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Schulz & Decker (1985): study US 1985
| Longterm Adjustment to Physical Disability: The Role of Social Support, Perceived Control and Self-Blame.
| 40+ aged, spinal-cord-injured, non-institutionalised, Portland Oregon, USA, 198?
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Schulz & Hartman-Hanusa (1978): study US Pennsylvania 1976
| Longterm Effects of Control and Predictability Enhancing Interventions: Findings and Ethical Issues.
| Elderly living in retirement homes, US, 1976
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Shmotkin & Hadari (1996): study IL 1991
| An Outlook on Subjective Well-Being in Older Israeli Adults: A Unified Formulation.
| 60+ aged, Israel, 1991
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Smits et al. (1995): study NL 1992
| Well-being and control in older persons: The prediction of well-being from control measures.
| Elderly, Sassenheim, the Netherlands, 1992
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Snider (1980): study CA 1976
| Explaining Life Satisfaction: It's the Elderly's Attitudes that Count.
| 65+ aged, retired whites, Edmonton, Canada, 1976
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Staats et al. (1995a): study US 1989
| Uplifts, Hassles, and Quality of Life in Older Workers.
| 50+aged full time employees, USA, 1989
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Steverink & Lindenberg (2006): study NL 2001
| Which Social Needs are Important for Subjective Well-Being? What Happens to Them with Aging?
| 65+aged, Netherlands, 2001
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Stolar et al. (1992): study CA Vancouver, British Columbia 1987
| Seniors' Assesment of their Health and Life Satisfaction: The Case for Contextual Evaluation.
| Community dwelling seniors, Vancouver, Canada, 1987-88
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Storandt et al. (1975): study US 1970
| Predictors of a Dimension of Well-Being in Relocated Healthy Aged.
| 60+ aged, followed 15 months after move, USA, 197?
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Suchman et al. (1958): study US 1952
| An Analysis of the Validity of Health Questionnaires.
| 65+ aged, followed 2 years, USA, 1952-54
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Sullivan et al. (2000): study NL 1993
| Models of Health-Related Quality of Life in a Population of Community-Dwelling Dutch Elderly.
| 57+ aged, The Netherlands, 1993
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Thomas & Chambers (1989): study ZZ East-West pairs 1984
| Phenomenology of Life Satisfaction among Elderly Men: Quantitative and Qualitative Views.
| 70+ aged, highly educated men, New Delhi, India & London, England, 198?
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Thomas (1991): study GB 1986
| Correlates of Sexual Interest among Elderly Men.
| 70-94 aged males, London, UK, 198?
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Thompson et al. (1960): study US 1952
| The Effect of Retirement on Personal Adjustment: A Panel Analysis.
| 60+ aged, employed at start, followed 2 years, USA, 1952-54
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Tissue & Wells (1971): study US 1971
| Antecedent Life Styles and Old Age.
| Applicants for old age assistance, USA, 1971.
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Tissue (1972): study US 1969
| Another Look at Self-Rated Health among the Elderly.
| Aged persons, welfare recipients, USA, 1969
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VanCampen & Verbeek-Oudijk (2017): study NL 2015
| Gelukkig in een Verpleeghuis? (Happy in a Nursing Home?)
| Nursing home residents, Netherlands, 2017
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VanWeert et al. (2004): study NL 2001
| Behavioral and Mood Effects of Snoezelen Integrated in 24-h Dementia Care.
| Demented elderly and controls, before and after sensory stimulation program,The Netherlands, 2001-2003
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Wahl et al. (2007): study ZZ Various nation sets 2000
| Environmental Aspects of Quality of life in Old Age.
| 55+aged, urban and rural regions in 5 EU nations 2000-2003
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Ward (1979): study US 1972
| The Never-Married in Later Life.
| 50+ aged, USA, 1972-1977
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White et al. (1999): study US 1999
| Surfing the Net in Later Life: A Review of the Literature and Pilot Study of Computer Use and Quality of Life .
| 65+ aged, residents of a retirement community, USA, 1999
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Wilken & Kemmler (1997): study XZ Germany West 1985
| Ledige Frauen der Kriegsgeneration: Eine explorative Studie zu ihrer Lebenszielen und ihrer Lebenszufriedenheit. (Never-Married Women of the World War II Generation: An Explorative Study of Their Life Goals and Their Life Satisfaction).
| 66-80 aged women, Germany,1985
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Windsor et al. (2009): study US 2006
| Individual Well-Being in Middle and Older Adulthood: Do Spousal Beliefs Matter?
| 50+aged, married couples, USA, 2006
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Xu & Wu (1988): study CN 1986
| A preliminary survey of the psychological and social situation of the elderly in Beijing.
| 55+ aged, Being China, 198?
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Yeo et al. (1987): study US 1979
| Effects of Geriatric Clinic on Functional Health and Well-Being of Elders.
| 65+ aged, patients, ambulatory medical center, followed 18 mth, California, USA, 198?
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Zhang & Liu (2007): study CN 2002
| Childlessness, Psychlogical Well-being and Life Satisfaction among the Elderly in China
| 65+ aged, China, 2002
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