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Coping and Life Satisfaction in Colombian Older Adults

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  • Maria-Fernanda Reyes

    (Faculty of Psychology, Universidad El Bosque, Av. Cra 9 No. 131 A-02, Bogota 110121, Colombia)

  • Encarnación Satorres

    (Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Av. Blasco Ibañez 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • Iraida Delhom

    (Universidad Internacional de Valencia, Pintor Sorolla, 21, 46002 Valencia, Spain)

  • Alexandra Bueno-Pacheco

    (Faculty of Philosophy and Educational Sciences, University of Azuay, Cuenca, Av. 24 de mayo 7-77, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador)

  • Juan C. Meléndez

    (Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Av. Blasco Ibañez 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

Abstract

Background. Effective coping strategies facilitate older adults’ optimal adaptation and contribute to their well-being. Problem-focused strategies are associated with active styles and enhance well-being. This study analyzes the role of coping strategies in Colombian older adults’ subjective well-being (SWB) using structural equation modelling. Additionally, Confirmatory Factor Analyses of the Life Satisfaction Scale and Coping Strategies Questionnaires are performed. Method. A cross-sectional study is conducted with 455 Colombian older adults, ranging from 65 to 92 years old. Results. The results show that problem-focused coping has a positive effect on SWB, whereas emotion-focused coping has a negative effect on SWB. Conclusions. This article highlights the relationship between effective coping and life satisfaction by showing that problem-focused coping strategies are adaptative and enhance well-being during aging.

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  • Maria-Fernanda Reyes & Encarnación Satorres & Iraida Delhom & Alexandra Bueno-Pacheco & Juan C. Meléndez, 2021. "Coping and Life Satisfaction in Colombian Older Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(20), pages 1-8, October.
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