The Relationship Between Life Satisfaction and ‎Psychological Resilience Among the Elderly in Jerusalem

نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية

المؤلفون

1 Al-Quds Open University, Palestine

2 Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine

10.21608/jasep.2024.362488

المستخلص

This study aimed to explore the relationship between life satisfaction and psychological resilience among the elderly in Jerusalem, focusing on the importance of mental health for this age group in facing contemporary challenges. The descriptive correlational method was used in this study, which included the elderly residents of Jerusalem, with a sample of 198 individuals. The results showed average levels of life satisfaction and psychological resilience among the participants, emphasizing that life satisfaction plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life with aging. The study also indicated no statistically significant differences in the levels of life satisfaction and psychological resilience attributed to variables such as age, gender, and social status. The study revealed a positive direct relationship between life satisfaction and psychological resilience among the elderly in Jerusalem. The study emphasizes the role of life satisfaction and resilience in boosting elderly well-being in Jerusalem, regardless of age, gender, social status.