Abstract
Introduction: Life satisfaction among older persons is one significant component of quality of life. However,differences related to gender and moderation role of social support might affect life satisfaction. The purposeof this study was to examine the moderation effect of perceived social support on the relationship betweengender and life satisfaction among older persons.Method: A predictive-exploratory approach was used. Data collected from 966 persons at age of 60 yearsor older using a structured interview format.Results: In general, older persons had moderate to a high level of life satisfaction and perceived socialsupport. Perceived social support had a significant moderation effect on the relationship between gender andlife satisfaction (F 7,913= 52.37, p<.001; R2= .152).Conclusion: Life satisfaction among older persons is influenced by social support indicating importance ofcreating and enhancing the supportive system available to older persons.
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