The Role of Spirituality and Social Support in Iranian Elderly Happiness: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: Spiritual well-being and social support are important factors in reducing loneliness depression, improving the quality of life, successful aging elderly people. This study aimed to investigate relationship between spiritual well-being, support, happiness among Methods: cross-sectional research was performed on 434 people recruited from health centers Saveh University Medical Sciences Iran. Eligible participants who matched selection criteria were selected through a multi-stage random sampling method. Socio-demographic information, Well-Being Scale, Oxford Happiness Scale used as tools for data collection. Finally, all analyzed by SPSS, multiple linear regression analysis employed determine associated with happiness. Results: The mean scores happiness, 64.0±13.2, 96.4±18.6, 42.8±10.9, respectively. Overall, 211 (48.6%) had high levels well-being. findings indicated that 43% (R2=0.43) variance change could be attributed health, socio-demographic variables, including membership non-governmental organizations, age, underlying disease status, marital physical activity. Conclusion: play an role results current might considered basis planning promotion programs elderly. It is recommended authorities assist meeting needs increase their overall