Background The development of measures of psychological functioning has received less
attention in Russia compared to other countries. Moreover, despite the growing interest in …

Purpose This study examined the effects of laughter therapy on life satisfaction and
loneliness in older adults living in nursing homes. Design A single-blind, parallel-group …

Background Hypertension is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases among the older
adult population in China and older adults with hypertension are more susceptible to mental …

In recent years, it became clear that the human unsustainable behaviours' impact on the
environment. Environment protected behavior is especially relevant in the context of the …

Leisure activities play an important role in improving happiness levels for the elderly. The
purpose of this study is to explore leisure-related factors that affect the happiness of the …

Flourishing is an eudaimonic dimension of psychological well-being associated with positive
social and health outcomes. Determining correlates of health and well-being is critical for the …

Background Life satisfaction is one of the most important components of a person's overall
quality of life and a vital element of successful ageing. Few studies have previously …

Given the dynamically diverse outcomes of biological, behavioral, and environmental
factors, the heterogeneity of the subjective well-being of older adults must be considered in …

Undoubtedly globalization is taking place at a rapid pace all over the world. Specifically, this
chapter attempts to examine the relationship between the subindices of social globalization …

In rural Bangladesh, older adults generally enjoy their role as grandparents and spend their
leisure and inactive periods (non-involvement in income-generating activities) with their …