Perceived social support and time perspectives as predictors of subjective well-being in older adults

This study explored how perceived social support and individual time perspectives contribute to subjective well-being in older adults, while also accounting for demographic factors such as age, gender, education, marital status, living conditions, and self-rated health. The sample included 225 older individuals (aged 65 to 88) from southeastern Serbia. Participants completed standardized questionnaires assessing life satisfaction, positive and negative affect, individual time perspectives, and perceived social support. Regression analyses were conducted to evaluate predictors of life satisfaction and positive affect, controlling for demographic factors. On their own demographic factors were not significant predictors of subjective well being outcomes. Including time perspectives significantly improved the models: Future time perspective predicted higher life satisfaction and more positive affect. A Past Positive time perspective was also associated with higher positive affect, while a Hedonistic Present time perspective was negatively associated. When perceived social support was added, it further enhanced the models, with support from family and partners emerging as significant predictors of both life satisfaction and positive affect. These findings underscore the importance of adaptive time orientations and supportive close relationships in improving well-being of older adults.

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  2026

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  Univerzitetska misao - casopis za nauku kulturu i umjetnost Novi Pazar

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