THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QUALITY OF LIFE AND SUCCESSFUL AGING IN ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS

Purpose: In the study, it was aimed to examine the relationship between quality of life and successful aging in elderly individuals. Design and Methods: The study was conducted as a relational screening research in XX between December 2021-June 2022. The sample size of the study was determined as 650 individuals (65 years old and above) with the power analysis performed. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, independent samples t test, ANOVA, and correlation analysis were used. The study data were collected through ‘Descriptive Characteristics Form’, ‘Successful Aging Scale’ (SAS), and ‘World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument – Older Adults Module’ (WHOQOL-OLD). Findings: It was determined that the participating individuals’ mean score obtained from the Successful Aging Scale was 50.65±13.48, and their mean score on WHOQOL-OLD was 70.76±10.53. A statistically significant, positive and moderate relationship was found between the elderly individuals’ levels of successful aging and their quality of life (p<0.05). It was determined that successful aging statistically explained quality of life by 33%. Practice Implications: As a result of the study, it was determined that the elderly individuals’ levels of successful aging and quality of life were high, and that as quality of life increased, the level of successful aging also increased.