Impact of social support on life satisfaction in older adults: Considering socioeconomic status as moderator

Abstract This study examined the associations between changes in different types of social support and change life satisfaction retired older adults, moderating role socioeconomic status (education income). Data were extracted from a nationally representative sample 2837 adults taken survey 7th (2018) 8th (2020) waves Korean Retirement Income Study. The employed regression analysis to explore relationships three (emotional, informational, instrumental) satisfaction. results indicate that differed by type participants' income. Specifically, an increase emotional positively related satisfaction, with stronger association observed among decreased income compared those increased Meanwhile, informational regardless education or level. Finally, instrumental not found be significantly associated highlights importance considering have need, as well their economic status, when seeking understand