Table 1

Multiple regression of predictors of OPQOL: QoL follow-up sample (final model)

Independent predictor variablesUnstandardised B95% CI (Two-tailed t test)
Standardised βp Value
Block 1
Self-rated active ageing−2.637
−0.184		−4.071 to −1.203
(−3.626)
0.0001
Block 2
QoL domain self-ratings
QOL: health−1.965
−0.122		−3.759 to −0.172
(−2.162)
0.032
QoL: social relationships−1.341
−0.080		−2.988 to 0.306
(−1.606)
0.110 NS
QoL: independence, control over life, freedom−1.669
−0.106		−3.194 to −0.144(−2.158)0.032
QoL: home and neighbourhood−2.108
−0.106		−3.660 to −0.556
(−2.679)
0.008
QoL: psychological and emotional well-being−3.258
−0.193		−4.768 to −1.749(−4.257)0.0001
QoL: financial circumstances−5.223
−0.273		−6.669 to −3.777
(−7.124)
0.0001
QoL: leisure and social activities−0.681
−0.043		−2.320 to 0.957
(−0.820)
0.413 NS
Block 3
Total number of different social activities done in last month (out of listed eight)1.108
0.150		0.375 to 1.842
(2.981)
0.003
Total number of relatives, friends, neighbours who would help with practical tasks0.132
0.060		−0.032 to 0.297(1.586)
0.114 NS
Block 4
Self-rated health status, compared to others of same age−0.562
−0.041		−2.141 to 1.018
(−0.701)
0.484 NS
ADL total score (sum of ability to: walk 400 yards, do heavy housework, shop/carry heavy bags, steps/stairs)0.238
0.062		−0.166 to 0.642
(1.163)
0.246 NS
Block 5
Age0.008
0.004		−0.157 to 0.173
(0.095)
0.925 NS
Sex3.303
0.118		1.279 to 5.328
(3.219)
0.002
Marital status0.759
0.055		−0.250 to 1.768
(1.484)
0.140 NS
Housing tenure−0.797
−0.053		−1.831 to 0.237
(−1.520)
0.130 NS
Constant153.985
R20.791
Adjusted R20.774
Anova F statistic; p value45.794; 0.0001

  • ADL, activities of daily living; NS, not significant; OPQOL, Older People's Quality of Life; QOL, Quality of Life.