THE ROLE OF THE INTERACTION OF ELDERLY AND YOUNG IN LIFE SATISFACTION, ADAPTABILITY AND PROBLEM-SOLVING STYLES

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of elders and youth engagement in the satisfaction of life, coping and problem-solving styles among the elderly and young people in Shiraz city. A total of 160 people were selected as sample upon their availability. Index questionnaire to collect data on life satisfaction, life satisfaction scale next few teenagers, Social Adjustment Scale, and a questionnaire was used to solve the problem issues. The validity using validity and content validity and reliability was approved by. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics (mean, etc.) and inferential statistics (analysis of variance) was used. The results showed that, (1) between the satisfaction with life in seniors (elderly people who live with teens / do not) with respect to the control variables (education and income) there is a significant difference. 2. Between the two groups of seniors (seniors with teenagers living / not) combined 4 variables and problem-solving methods, there is no significant difference. 3. The adjustment in the elderly (seniors with teenagers living / not) with respect to the control variables (education and income) there is a significant difference. 4. The life satisfaction between the two groups of adolescents (teenagers who live with elderly / not) with respect to the control variables (education and income) there is a significant difference. 5. Statistically significant difference between the two groups of adolescents (teens who live with elderly / no) combined 4 variables do not exist. 6. The compatibility between the two groups of adolescents (teens who live with elderly / not) with respect to the control variables (education and income) there is a significant difference. Keywords: Life Satisfaction, Adaptability, Problem Solving Styles, Teens, seniors