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Korean Journal of Psychology: General

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Whom Will the Older Adults be Happier With? The Effects of Daily Social Interactions on Momentary Happiness among Korean Early Elders

Korean Journal of Psychology: General / Korean Journal of Psychology: General, (P)1229-067X; (E)2734-1127
2018, v.37 no.4, pp.531-559
https://doi.org/10.22257/kjp.2018.12.37.4.531


& (2018). Whom Will the Older Adults be Happier With? The Effects of Daily Social Interactions on Momentary Happiness among Korean Early Elders. Korean Journal of Psychology: General, 37(4), 531-559, https://doi.org/10.22257/kjp.2018.12.37.4.531

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between daily social interactions and momentary happiness among Korean early elders in their 60's. We first examined if older adults are happier when interacting with others than being alone. Then we further examined whether their level of happiness differs depending on people they interact with, and the moderating effect of gender. Using a day reconstruction method, 150 Korean early elders in their 60's reported the social interactions and momentary happiness experienced during a single day. The results of hierarchical linear modeling analysis showed that the level of momentary happiness was significantly higher for the subjects who were engaged in relationships with friends or family members (excluding spouse) than those that were alone. Overall, elders felt happier interacting with their friends or family members than their spouse. However, gender difference was found: Old Korean women felt happier interacting with their friends or family members than interacting with their spouse. Moreover, they were happier alone than with their spouse at the marginally significant level. On the other hand, there was no significant difference between being alone and interacting with others in the level of momentary happiness for elderly men. Finally we discussed the implications and limitations of this study and suggested future research directions.

keywords
행복, 대인 상호작용, 초기 노년기, 성별, 일상재구성법(DRM), momentary happiness, daily social interaction, early older age, gender, day reconstruction method(DRM)

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