| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立高雄師範大學 === 成人教育研究所 === 91 === This study focuses on senior residents of Kaohsiung and analyzes the relationship
between seniors'' lifestyle and their sense of social alienation and sense of wellbeing. A total of 598 senior residents over age of 65 were studied and the data were analyzed by
using multivariate ANOVA, Cluster analysis, Discriminant Analysis, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. The following conclusions were made.
1. There were significant differences in seniors'' sense of social alienation , based on
their living arrangements, health condition, and availability of daily-life assistance.
2. There were significant differences in seniors'' sense of wellbeing based on age,
marriage status, economic status, health condition, and availability of daily-life
assistance.
3. There was a negative correlation among seniors between the sense of social
alienation and wellbeing. However, the correlated modulus was not strong
4. Lifestyle of senior residents can be categorized into four patterns: Family-centered,
Inactive, Active, and Independent/Self-contained.
5. The family-centered seniors had the lowest sense of social alienation, and their sense
of wellbeing was below average.
6. The inactive seniors had the highest sense of social alienation and the lowest sense of
wellbeing.
7. The active seniors had the highest sense of wellbeing and their sense of social
alienation was higher than average.
8. For independent/self-contained seniors, the sense of social alienation was higher
than average, and they had an average sense of wellbeing.
The following recommendations were made based on these findings.
1. Avoid meaningless political arguments and provide practical services which can
increase a sense of confidence among seniors.
2. Raise seniors'' sense of wellbeing by encouraging their participation in activities.
3. Decrease seniors'' sense of social alienation by providing information and
consultation services.
4. Provide seniors with educational courses to increase their knowledge and sense of
fulfillment.
5. Create a better living environment for seniors to enhance their wellbeing.
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