Table 2.
Differences in life satisfaction and social interaction by age group (n = 8188).
| Variables | 65–74 Age Group | ≥75 Age Group | t(p) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | ||||
| Life satisfaction score (Range: 1–5) | 3.6 ± 0.69 | 3.4 ± 0.71 | 14.23 (<0.001) | |
| Social interaction (Range: 0–5) | ||||
| ① Frequency of social activities | ||||
| Hobby clubs | 0.1 ± 0.65 | 0.0 ± 0.40 | 8.13 (<0.001) | |
| Social gatherings | 1.1 ± 1.22 | 0.5 ± 0.93 | 28.69 (<0.001) | |
| Religious activities | 1.7 ± 1.88 | 1.5 ± 1.88 | 2.98 (0.003) | |
| Voluntary activities | 0.1 ± 0.50 | 0.0 ± 0.36 | 4.41 (<0.001) | |
| Senior citizen community centers | 0.8 ± 1.50 | 1.8 ± 2.01 | −25.17 (<0.001) | |
| ② Frequency of social contacts | ||||
| Meeting | Children | 2.5 ± 1.63 | 2.5 ± 1.23 | −0.50 (0.619) |
| Friends | 4.0 ± 1.30 | 4.1 ± 1.43 | −4.91 (<0.001) | |
| Phone-call | Children | 3.7 ± 1.27 | 3.7 ± 1.30 | 1.34 (0.818) |
| Friends | 4.0 ± 1.27 | 4.0 ± 1.49 | 1.68 (0.094) | |
S.D., standard deviation.