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Abstract
The empty-nest elderly reported lower life satisfaction compared to their not-empty-nest counterparts.
- Empty-nest elderly experienced lower income, poorer relationships with children, and less social support.
- Higher prevalence of chronic diseases, along with increased feelings of depression and loneliness, were observed in the empty-nest group.
- Depression was identified as the strongest predictor of life satisfaction for both groups.
- Loneliness was the second strongest predictor of life satisfaction specifically for the empty-nest elderly.
- Chronic diseases emerged as the second strongest predictor of life satisfaction among the not-empty-nest elderly.
- Marital status and income were only correlated with life satisfaction in the empty-nest elderly.
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