An Understanding of Subjective Well-being in Relation to Age

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Page: 464-467

Shilpi Aggarwal (Department of Psychology Govt. College, Faridabad, Haryana)

This paper investigates the relationship between age and subjective well-being (SWB). While numerous studies in recent years have explored this topic, findings have varied widely, indicating linear relationships, U-shaped patterns, wave-like trends, or no correlation at all. For this study, a sample of 193 subjects aged 22 to 54 years was divided into three age groups, and the differences in SWB and its dimensions were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA. The results revealed no statistically significant impact of age on the overall SWB. However, a positive correlation was observed between age and the dimension of Family Group Support. While another dimension Primary Group Concern showed a negative correlation with age. These findings highlight nuanced relationships between age and specific dimensions of SWB, offering insights into how priorities and perceptions evolve over time.