title: [An analysis of the relationship between the attitudes towards old age and ageing, and well-being indicators in a sample of old people].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In the last stage of their life cycle, old people can enjoy a satisfactory ageing thanks to the improvement of their quality of life. The present study analyses the links between 2 relevant variables at this life stage: the attitudes of the elderly towards their own ageing and their own physical and psychological state of well-being.
  
  
  METHODS
  The sample consisted of people over the age of 50 without cognitive impairment and with functional independence in their daily life (N = 117). The analyses include descriptive statistical data, gender differences and correlation matrices.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results of this study indicate that the positive attitude factors towards the old age and the ageing are related to the physical and psychological well-being, whilst negative attitude factors lead to a general state of malaise. The population sample showed a relative satisfaction with their life, as well as a low physical and psychological malaise.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results of this study reflect the significance of positive attitudes in the well-being of old people, with a direct impact on their quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Consultorio Médico, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España. Electronic address: clcasfue@correo.cop.es.
authors.forename: Carmen Luisa
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Castellano Fuentes
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D001290:Attitude; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Actitudes; Ageing; Attitudes; Bienestar; Envejecimiento; Malaise; Malestar; Old age; Vejez; Well-being
vernacular_title: Análisis de la relación entre las actitudes hacia la vejez y el envejecimiento y los índices de bienestar en una muestra de personas mayores.