Life satisfaction of older adults and its influencing factors: an exploratory study of community-dwelling older adults in Xiamen, China

This study provides preliminary empirical evidence for formulating age-friendly policies in Xiamen and similar urban areas. Enhancing healthcare accessibility, improving community-based older adults support, and strengthening financial support systems may effectively improve life satisfaction among community-dwelling older adults. Future research should adopt a longitudinal design and include a broader range of older adult populations (e.g., institutionalized older adults) to deepen the understanding of how to best support the well-being of older adults in China.