Abstract:

In 2010, the elderly population in Indonesia amounted to 5% of the total population and increased to 5.4% in 2015. The 2015-2045 Indonesian population projection results show that by 2035, the elderly population in Indonesia will be 10.6%. The elderly who are prosperous, healthy, educated and productive will contribute to the acceleration of economic growth. At present, the world and Asia in particular, including Indonesia, are experiencing demographic dynamics that can increase the prevalence of one-person households (OPH). The elderly population compared to other age groups is very biologically and mentally prone due to the continuous aging process which is characterized by a decrease in physical endurance and susceptibility to disease attacks. This study aims to determine the effect of living arrangements on the elderly population on the happiness of the elderly in Indonesia between OPH and non-OPH. Indonesia Happiness Level Measurement  Survey conducted in April 2017 (12,820 individual elderly samples), was analyzed using binary logistic regression. The findings indicate that the elderly population living at OPH household had a lower tendency to happiness when compared to the elderly population who lived with other household members. The area of residence, level of education, work status, income level, and health status also have a significant influence on the happiness of the elderly population in a positive direction. While sex and age group have no role in the happiness of the elderly population in Indonesia.