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Gender Differences and Physical Limitations in the Association Between Subjective Well-Being and Cultural Consumption Among Older People

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  • Maria Carella

    (University of Bari “Aldo Moro”)

  • Roberta Misuraca

    (University of Bari “Aldo Moro”)

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The present study examines the association between patterns of cultural engagement and subjective well-being amongst older adults, with a focus on gender differences and physical limitations. We carried out a latent class analysis using Italian data from a 2018 survey to identify the profiles of cultural consumers, exploring the relationship between these profiles and life, leisure, and friendship satisfaction. The results show that allocating more time to diverse cultural experiences was associated with higher levels of subjective well-being, even in the presence of gender differences and physical limitations. Women who engaged in diverse cultural experiences with increased intensity and who participated in highbrow activities exhibited higher levels of leisure and friendship satisfaction than men. Moreover, the analysis emphasizes the potential of cultural participation for aging adults dealing with physical challenges documenting that their participation in a diverse range of cultural activities is positively associated with friend and leisure satisfaction. The findings highlight the importance of cultural participation in enhancing older adults’ well-being; it is hoped that they will be used to inform the development of targeted welfare policies.

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  • Maria Carella & Roberta Misuraca, 2025. "Gender Differences and Physical Limitations in the Association Between Subjective Well-Being and Cultural Consumption Among Older People," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 26(3), pages 1-27, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:26:y:2025:i:3:d:10.1007_s10902-025-00875-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-025-00875-7
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