Abstract:
The researcher conducted a comparative study on the difference of the quality of life of
male and female elderlies residing in Pook Amorsolo, Barangay UP Campus Diliman, Quezon
City. A total number of 20 elderlies aged 60-75 years old participated in the study. Since the
population of elderly males is only half of that of the female elder persons, the number of the
sample population was based on the number of elderly males present in Pook Amorsolo. The researcher adapted a questionnaire based on the World Health Organization Quality
of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) which uses a 26-item Likert scale to measure the quality of life of the
elderlies. The scale included 4 domains which include—the Physical health, Psychological health,
Social Relations, and the Physical Environment. Norms and scoring system given for the
questionnaire were adapted as well. Interviews to both barangay health worker and 10 of the
respondents (5 from each group of male and female elderly) were conducted to know the current
projects and programs the community offers to the elderly, as well as, the elderlies’ outlook of
what comprise a good life. After gathering the necessary data, the researcher found out that while females possess a higher quality of life, both genders have a moderate quality life. And while the community has
existing projects for the betterment of the lives of their elderlies, the elder persons still have a few
more suggestions for future projects or programs such as seminars which will teach them incomegenerating
activities and leisure activities which they can enjoy and occupy their time. The study also showed that the greater quality of life experienced by women is affected
by the social relationships they have and by their active lifestyle. Moreover, both male and female
elder groups consider the following as essential factors in the achievement of quality of life—
good health, stable source of income, and relationships with other people.
