In later life, the home plays an increasing role as a site for leisure activities, social interaction,
and personal growth. This research examined variables that were hypothesized to relate to home
satisfaction for older adults. Home satisfaction was also compared to life satisfaction. Sixty-four
older adults provided information on home satisfaction; health capacity; the psychosocial
variables of self-esteem, locus of control, and social support; and life satisfaction. Home
satisfaction was best predicted by health and by self-esteem In contrast, life satisfaction was
best predicted by the three psychosocial variables. The outcomes of this research suggested the
usefulness of a goodness-of-fit model for understanding and augmenting home satisfaction in
later life.
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