Factors associated with psychological well-being in middle-aged adult and elderly in India

The objective of this study is to examine the association of different factors with psychological well-being in middle-aged adults and elderly in India. The study uses Longitudinal Ageing Survey in India (LASI) pilot data, collected in 2010 in four states viz. Punjab, Rajasthan, Kerala and Karnataka from a sample of 872 middle-aged adult (45-59) and 614 elderly (60+). Statistical analysis like bivariate, factor analysis, correlation, cronbach’s alpha and path analysis was used to understand the difference and factors that best explain in psychological well-being in middle-aged adult and elderly. Results found high positive association between difficulties in ADL and negative psychological affect among elderly and in middle-aged adult it was NCD and difficulties in ADL. However study found one common result in these two age groups that is familial relationship showing negative association with negative psychological affect. Study suggests a need for health intervention per se family life education for psychological well being in India.