Abstract:

Loss of social support has a strong link to health. Changes in the frequency and quality of the social support structure are more common in the elderly, especially in the elderly living in the institution. This study was conducted with the aim of revealing the social support and level of life satisfaction that the elderly individuals who live in the peace area perceive and the relationship between social support and life satisfaction. The study was carried out on the old men who remained in the districts of Manisa (n=130). In the collection of data, the sociodemographic survey form, the multi-faceted social support scale and the life satisfaction scale were used. The average age of the individuals involved in the study is 73.6±8.6 (43-93); the score distribution from the multi-faceted social support scale is 44.7±1. 7 (12-82); the score distribution taken from the life satisfaction scale is 23.1±6.3 (6-35). The study found that the income level of social support was better for those who were not good, for women who were men, and for those who were married and who were never married (p<0.05) . There is a positive correlation between social support and life satisfaction (r=0.312). The results of the study show that it is necessary to establish arrangements to increase their social support and support of institutions and friends in the first place in order to increase the social support and satisfaction of individuals living in peace.

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