Correlates of Life Satisfaction among Middle -Aged and Older Black Adults

Dominique Prawl, Rosalyn Guest and Moni Erinle

This study examined psychological and social factors related to life satisfaction in middle-aged and older Black adults (n = 93). Participants completed surveys on life satisfaction, self-reported physical health, depressive symptoms, and personality. Better life satisfaction was associated with better physical health, lower depressive symptoms, higher agreeableness, higher conscientiousness, and lower neuroticism. These results highlight the need to explore determinants and successful aging outcomes of life satisfaction across Black populations.

Major: 
Biobehavioral health
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Dr. Alyssa Gamaldo
Poster Number: 
263