A Gender Based Study on Quality of Life Among Elderly People

Ageing is a multidimensional phenomenon which affected by a combination of physical, psychological and socioeconomic factors. In the new millennium ageing is influenced by both global and region specific features. Although increasing numbers of aged as well as significant changes in the socio-cultural milieu are responsible for the recent emphasis on studies pertain to aged in India. Social workers can be found in a wide scope in the field of ageing. The role of social worker is often unique in theses settings as social work's major focus is the psycho-social well-being of the elderly people.

To study the gender difference on Quality of Life among elderly people.

A cross sectional research design was adopted for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used for collection of samples. To obtain the data of elderly people tools were administered such as socio-demographic data sheet and quality of life scale.

Findings of this study give you an idea about that the quality of life was better of the male elderly people in comparison to the female elderly people.