Table 3.
Well-being and instrumental goals to achieve well-being in adults aged ≥ 70 years
| 10% worst neighborhoods (this study; 2011) n = 97 | All neighborhoods (this study; 2011) n = 945 | Chronically ill (2011) n = 928 | After hospitalization (2010/2011) n = 219 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social well-being | ||||
| Affection | 1.88 (.70) | 2.63 (.82)*** | 3.10 (.68)*** | 2.82 (.44)*** |
| Behavioral confirmation | 2.27 (.76) | 2.86 (.73)*** | 3.08 (.60)*** | 3.31 (.61)*** |
| Status | 1.57 (.64) | 1.90 (.75)*** | 2.17 (.61)*** | 3.22 (.53)*** |
| Physical well-being | ||||
| Comfort | 2.28 (.80) | 2.63 (.83)*** | 2.55 (.73)*** | 2.19 (.72) |
| Stimulation | 2.47 (.75) | 2.77 (.75)*** | 2.90 (.65)*** | 2.54 (.78) |
| Overall well-being | 2.08 (.50) | 2.56 (.54)*** | 2.76 (.44)*** | 2.78 (.62)*** |
Notes: Data are expressed as mean (standard deviation).
*** p ≤ .001 vs. 10% worst neighborhoods (two-tailed t-test).