Life Satisfaction as an Explanatory Factor for Active Aging in Older Adults

Authors

  • Edwin Alexander Dzib-Dzul Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, México
  • Josué Arturo Medina-Fernández Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, México
  • Nissa Yaing Torres-Soto Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, México
  • Isaí Arturo Medina Fernández Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México
  • Beatriz Martínez-Ramírez Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, México
  • Gabriela Alejandrina Suárez-Lara Universidad Modelo, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.42.01.796.656

Keywords:

older adult, life transition events, active aging, older adult health.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the explanatory percentage of life satisfaction on active aging in older adults from Chetumal, Quintana Roo (Mexico).

Methodology: This was a correlational-explanatory study. A total of 130 older adults participated, a sample size determined using the G Power® program and selected through convenience sampling. A data form, the Life Satisfaction Scale, and the Active Aging Scale were applied. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis, including Pearson’s correlation, Student’s t-test, and a simple linear regression model.

Results: The mean age of participants was 69.31 years. The majority were women (55.4%), had an education level below primary school (55.4%), were single (57.7%), and engaged in physical activity (56.9%). Additionally, most lived with a family member (91.5%) and had at least one chronic disease (66.2%). A difference in means was found for life satisfaction and active aging, with women scoring higher (p < 0.05). A relationship was also found between active aging, hours of physical activity, and life satisfaction (p < 0.05). Ultimately, life satisfaction explained 47.4% of active aging.

Conclusion: Life satisfaction explains active aging in older adults from this area of Quintana Roo (Mexico). It is necessary to address this group from a behavioral perspective to prevent loss of functionality. It is recommended to design interventions suited to their physical, cognitive, and social characteristics, as these will promote better aging without complications.

Author Biographies

  • Edwin Alexander Dzib-Dzul, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, México

    Licenciado en Enfermería. Enfermero clínico privado. 2025863@uqroo.mx. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2543-6147

  • Josué Arturo Medina-Fernández, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, México

    Doctor en Salud Pública. Profesor e investigador de tiempo completo, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo (México). josue.medina@uqroo.edu.mx. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0588-9382

  • Nissa Yaing Torres-Soto, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, México

    Doctora en Ciencias Sociales. Profesora e investigadora de tiempo completo, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo (México). nissa.torres@uqroo.edu.mx. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3646-6649

  • Isaí Arturo Medina Fernández, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México

    Doctor en Salud Pública. Profesor e investigador de tiempo completo, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (México). isai-medina@uadec.edu.mx. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2845-4648

     

  • Beatriz Martínez-Ramírez, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, México

    Doctora en Salud Pública. Profesora e investigadora de tiempo completo, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo (México). beatriz.martinez@uqroo.edu.mx. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8617-4279

  • Gabriela Alejandrina Suárez-Lara, Universidad Modelo, México

    Maestra en Salud Pública. Profesora e investigadora, Universidad Modelo (México). gabriela.suarez@modelo.edu.mx. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1208-7505

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Published

2026-01-28

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Life Satisfaction as an Explanatory Factor for Active Aging in Older Adults. (2026). SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL SALUD UNINORTE, 42(1), 120-133. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.42.01.796.656

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