IMPACT OF WELLBEING ON QUALITY OF LIFE OF AGING POPULATION IN PAKISTAN: EVIDENCE FROM KARACHI

  • Munaza Bibi
  • Dr. Syed Karim Bux Shah
  • Dr. Tania Mushtaque
Keywords: Quality of Life, Physical Wellbeing, Psychological Wellbeing, Social Wellbeing, Occupational Wellbeing, Aging Population, Active Aging

Abstract

Pakistan is experiencing a boom in the aging population; hence it has become a new challenge and there is a need to focus on this demographic shift. The wellbeing of the physically vulnerable segment of the population seeks much consideration as it sets general values of society. The purpose of this research was to determine the impact of wellbeing on quality of life among aging population in Karachi, Pakistan. A well-structured questionnaire is used to collect data from individuals working / nonworking in different setups and capacities. On wellbeing, four dimensions; Psychological, Social, Physical and Occupational are used to assess their impact on quality of life. The statistical results indicate a significant impact of Psychological Wellbeing, Social Wellbeing and Occupational Wellbeing on Quality of Life. However, the impact of Physical Wellbeing is statistically insignificant. This study is of value since it sets ground to devise suitable plans for management of the elderly population by the employers of the public health, and policy-making organizations. Effective policies and programs will not only promote healthy aging but also improve the quality of life of senior citizens by enabling them to remain productive and independent.

Author Biographies

Munaza Bibi
Munaza Bibi is a keen researcher, currently pursuing her PhD in Management Sciences from Bahria University Karachi Campus
Dr. Syed Karim Bux Shah
Dr. Syed Karim Bux shah is currently working as Assistant Professor of Finance, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Dr. Shah is an eminent scholar and has completed his Ph.D. from University of Malaya, Malaysia. His area of research interest includes Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance and Financial Management. He can be contacted via email at kbsayed@usindh.edu.pk
Dr. Tania Mushtaque
Dr. Tania Mushtaque is Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University Sindh Jamshoro. She can be contacted via email at tmush@rue.dk

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Published
2019-07-15