Shitong Guo

Zhengzhou University ,China

Abstract Title:Analysis of the Current Situation and Influencing Factors of the Thriving in Life of the Elderly in the Community: A Cross-sectional Study

Biography:

My name is Shitong Guo, a 26-year-old female master’s student at the School of Nursing and Health of Zhengzhou University, where I also earned my bachelor’s degree. Under the supervision of Prof. Peng Wang, my research focuses on Community and Geriatric Nursing

Research Interest:

Objective: To investigate the status and influencing factor of the thriving in life of the elderly in the community. Methods: A convenience sample of older adults from six Henan Province communities was recruited during April-May 2025. The General Information Questionnaire, Measurement Tool of Thriving in Life, Basic Psychological Needs Scale, Perceived Social Support Scale and Index of Well-being Scale were used to investigate. Results: A total of 290 questionnaires were sent out, and 276 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective recovery rate of 95.17%. The average item score for thriving in life of the elderly was 3.10±0.53. The thriving in life score was above the middle level. Total scores were 80.30±12.69 for basic psychological needs, 55.46±12.08 for perceived social support, and 9.33±2.26 for well-being. Age, self-assessed health status, average monthly household income, participation in social activities, basic psychological needs, perceived social support and index of well-being were the independent influencing factors of thriving in life of the elderly (P<0.05). Conclusion: The thriving in life score was above the middle level. Multi-dimensional intervention measures need to be taken to solve problems in aspects such as physiology, psychology, social support and economy, so as to enhance the thriving in life of the elderly. Keywords: Old people, Thriving in life, Basic psychological needs, Perceived social support, Index of well-being