Subjective expectations regarding ageing: a cross-sectional online population survey in Hungary.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to investigate individuals' subjective expectations regarding health and happiness alongside their provisions on life circumstances for older ages.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was performed involving a representative sample (N = 1000; mean age 50.9, SD = 15.4; female 54.5%) in Hungary. Subjective expectations on health status (EQ-5D-3L/-5L, GALI, WHO-5), happiness (0-10 VAS), employment status, care time, and forms of care for ages 60, 70, 80, and 90 were surveyed.

Results

Current mean EQ-5D-5L was 0.869 (SD = 0.164) and happiness was 6.7 (SD = 2.4). Subjective life expectancy was 80.9 (SD = 11.1), and median expected retirement age was 65. Mean expected EQ-5D-5L for ages 60/70/80/90 was 0.761/0.684/0.554/0.402, and no activity limitati

SUBMITTER: Pentek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6544751 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature