The relationship between spousal empowerment, quality of life, and subjective wellbeing among disabled elderly.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As rapidly ages, the number of disabled elderly is increasing, leading to lower quality of life and greater psychological stress.

Aim

To explore the relationship between spousal empowerment, quality of life, and subjective wellbeing (SWB) among disabled elderly, providing insights and practical guidance for enhancing SWB in this demographic.

Method

A convenience sampling approach was employed to select 332 disabled elderly and their spouses. Research tools included a demographic survey, the Barthel Index (BI), the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment - Older Adults Version (WHOQOL-OLD), the Memorial University of Newfoundland Scale of Happiness (MUNSH), and the Main Caregivers' Empowerment Measurement (MCEM). Statistical analysis was perform

SUBMITTER: Ye F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279798 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature