The association between social capital and quality of life in old adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Life satisfaction and quality of life are essential indicators of wellbeing in older adults. Social capital has been increasingly recognized as a key factor influencing these outcomes. This study systematically reviewed and synthesized existing evidence on the association between social capital and quality of life and life satisfaction among older adults through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was performed in MEDLINE (via PubMed), PsycINFO, and CINAHL (via EBSCO) from inception to January 15, 2025. Observational studies reporting quantitative associations between social capital and quality of life and life satisfaction in adults aged ≥60 years were included. Unadjusted effect sizes (r) were pooled using rand

SUBMITTER: Buja A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12629930 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature