Department of Social Welfare Management, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Daneshjoo Blvd., Evin, Tehran, Iran.
Social Determinants of Health Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Daneshjoo Blvd., Evin, Tehran, Iran, e-mail:
Adv Gerontol. 2024;37(3):187-197.
Assessing and monitoring social policies designed to enhance the well-being of older adults necessitates a comprehensive metric that encompasses all facets of their lives. In 2019, a cross-sectional study was carried out in Tehran, Iran, involving interviews with 1 280 older individuals to gauge their well-being. The Older Adults' Social Well-being Index (OSWI) was formulated following the composite indicator construction methodology advocated by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The study revealed that physical health, living standards, insurance coverage, subjective well-being, and social relationships collectively accounted for 54, 67% of the variation in social well-being. District 22 emerged as the most favorable locale in terms of OSWI, while District 18 lagged behind as the least suitable. The municipal districts of Tehran can be categorized into five distinct groups based on the well-being of their residents. By employing OSWI, the study succinctly encapsulates critical dimensions of older adults' lives, uncovering significant disparities in social well-being across Tehran's districts.
评估和监测旨在增进老年人福祉的社会政策需要一个全面的指标，涵盖他们生活的各个方面。2019 年，伊朗德黑兰进行了一项横断面研究，对 1280 名老年人进行了访谈，以衡量他们的幸福感。老年人社会福祉指数（OSWI）是根据经济合作与发展组织（OECD）倡导的综合指标构建方法制定的。研究表明，身体健康、生活水平、保险覆盖范围、主观幸福感和社会关系共同解释了 54.67%的社会福祉变化。就 OSWI 而言，第 22 区是最有利的地区，而第 18 区则是最不适合的地区。德黑兰的市辖区可以根据居民的福祉分为五个不同的组别。通过使用 OSWI，该研究简洁地概括了老年人生活的关键方面，揭示了德黑兰各地区社会福祉的显著差异。
