INVESTIGATION OF LIFE SATISFACTION, MEANING IN LIFE AND LONELINESS LEVELS OF A GROUP OF OLDER ADULTS IN TERMS OF SOME DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES

In this regard, the purpose of this study was to analyze the degrees of older individuals’ life satisfaction, meaning of life and loneliness within the frame of dynamics of life. In accordance with this aim, “Meaning in Life”, “Life Satisfaction Scale” and “UCLA Loneliness Scale” were applied to 96 participants (51 males and 45 females at the ages of 60 and above) living in Fatih and Kagithane in Istanbul. The participants were selected via the method of convenient sampling. In the study, life-meaning, life-satisfaction and loneliness scores did not show significant differences with regards to demographic variables (p>,05). Yet, it was found that there was a statistically meaningful relationship between the levels of life meaning and life satisfaction (r=,266; p<,01). The findings of this study presents crucial information about psychlogy of older adults. Beyond gender, age and so on the perspectives of older people toward life is an important factor determining the quality of his life. It shows us that as the older adults will get satisfied with every minute of his life as long as they lead a life reminding them of the reason for their existence.