Abstract
Introduction Analysis of well-being in the elderly is one of the bases for developing policies on quality of life. In the present study, variables of well-being generated from personal assessments are analyzed and perception of well-being is compared between men and women. Material and methods Results were obtained through qualitative analysis of the responses given by a sample of 111 elderly people to a semi-structured interview. Results The most satisfactory categories were familial and social elements while the least satisfactory categories concerned safety elements. There was a marked tendency among elderly individuals to feel satisfied with their life histories. Elements giving rise to satisfaction showed different patterns between men and women while those leading to dissatisfaction and to change showed a similar pattern. Notably, loneliness occupied a more prevalent position in women than in men. Conclusions The results of the present study are coherent with subjective models of well-being, with a balance between situations of pleasure and displeasure. Thus, the expressed notion of well-being made reference to feelings of happiness and of having a position in life and to the importance of relationships.
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