Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Modeling (MASEM) Analysis Of The Elderly’s Quality Of Life (Qol) In ASEAN

Abstract

In 2019, the number of elderly individuals (aged 65 or above) in ASEAN nations was reported to be nearly 47 million, and globally, it reached 703 million, with expectations of doubling by 2050. Therefore, great interest has been generated among researchers to understand better which factors influence the quality of life (QoL) of the elderly. To address this, the authors conducted a meta-analysis of ASEAN-related QoL studies. They identified 108 online studies published in international English language journals between January 2006 and December 2021. The synthesis of research findings was then applied in a structural equation model (SEM) analysis to explore the various factors affecting the QoL of the elderly in ASEAN. The analysis results indicated a consistent pattern of empirical data in the meta-analytic SEM (MASEM) of the elderly's QoL in ASEAN. The most influential factor was the individual variable, with a path coefficient of 0.414, followed by public health, social support, and environmental support, with path coefficients of 0.210, 0.120, and 0.103, respectively. These findings can help inform individuals and organizations involved in enhancing the QoL of the elderly, highlighting the importance of focusing on the individual aspect, followed by public health, social support, and environmental factors.