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The rapid aging of modern society has heightened interest in the health and quality of life (QoL) of older adults. This study aims to examine how health status and subjective future expectations influence QoL among the elderly. Using the 9th wave (2022) of the Korea Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA), data from 6,057 individuals aged 65 and older were analyzed. A structural equation modeling (SEM) approach was employed to investigate the structural relationships among demographic factors, health status, future expectations, and QoL. The analysis revealed that health status negatively affected future expectations (β = -0.530, p < .001), and future expectations positively influenced QoL (β = 0.332, p < .001). Additionally, health status had a direct negative impact on QoL (β = -0.362, p < .001). These findings suggest that poor health reduces both future expectations and QoL. The study underscores the critical role of both physical health and psychological outlook in shaping older adults’ QoL. It recommends a comprehensive policy approach that fosters not only physical well-being but also emotional stability and a positive outlook on the future.
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1. INTRODUCTION
2. Literature Review
2.1 Health Status and Quality of Life Among Older Adults
2.2 Future Expectations and Quality of Life
2.3 Theoretical Framework on Health, Expectations, and QoL
2.4 Methodology
3. Research Model and Hypotheses
3.1 Conceptual Research Model
3.2 Research Questions and Hypotheses
4. Results
4.1 General Characteristics of the Participants
4.2 General Characteristics of the Participants
4.3 Differences in Subjective Future Outlook by Demographic Characteristics
4.4 Differences in Quality of Life by Demographic Characteristics
4.5 Differences in Quality of Life by Demographic Characteristics
4.6. Structural Model Analysis Results
5. Discussion and Implications
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