How Education Affects Well-Being in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Khoo Shuna, Ma Zhihao, Jia Lile
Primary Institution: National University of Singapore
Hypothesis
Different factors define and affect individuals’ well-being based on their educational attainment.
Conclusion
The study found distinct patterns of well-being among low- and high-education adults, with low-education residents focusing on present life conditions and high-education residents on future orientation.
Supporting Evidence
- The study surveyed 5,224 participants to understand well-being based on education.
- Distinct network patterns were found between low- and high-education adults.
Takeaway
Older people with less education think more about their current lives, while those with more education think about their future happiness.
Methodology
Surveyed a representative community sample and employed network analysis and machine learning techniques.
Participant Demographics
Community sample with an average age of 52.8 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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