Research Article

The Impact of Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging on Subjective Well-Being through the Mediation of Psychological Resilience among Community-Dwelling Older Adults during COVID-19 in Taiwan

Table 1

Descriptions of subjective well-being, positive self-perceptions of aging, and psychological resilience (n = 1,095).

VariablesMean ± SD

Subjective well-being (WHO-5, range: 0–5)
(1) I feel cheerful and in good spirits3.34 ± 1.29
(2) I feel calm and relaxed3.34 ± 1.31
(3) I feel active and vital3.14 ± 1.40
(4) I wake up feeling fresh and rested3.18 ± 1.36
(5) My daily life is filled with things that interest me3.02 ± 1.45
Total score (range: 0–25)16.02 ± 6.28
Total score (range: 0–100)64.07 ± 25.12

Positive self-perceptions of aging (positive SPA, range: 1–4)
(1) Aging means I can continue to plan for the future2.80 ± 0.58
(2) Aging means I can do more and more activities2.64 ± 0.69
(3) Aging means I can still learn new things2.96 ± 0.64
(4) Aging means I can still put my ideas into practice2.96 ± 0.62
Total score11.36 ± 2.15

Psychological resilience (CD-RISC 10, range: 0–4)
(1) I am able to adapt to change2.72 ± 0.86
(2) I can deal with whatever comes2.78 ± 0.84
(3) I try to see the humorous side of problems2.63 ± 1.02
(4) Coping with stress can strengthen me2.73 ± 0.92
(5) I tend to bounce back after illness or hardship2.77 ± 0.90
(6) I can achieve goals despite obstacles2.79 ± 0.90
(7) I can stay focused under pressure2.76 ± 0.92
(8) I am not easily discouraged by failure2.64 ± 1.02
(9) I think of myself as a strong person2.82 ± 0.93
(10) I can handle unpleasant feelings2.72 ± 0.99
Total score27.35 ± 7.73

Note. Standard deviation = SD.