Table 2 Multiple stepwise linear regression of QOL among empty nesters in Shanxi, China
Independent variables | Unstandardized coefficients (β) | Standard error | Standardized coefficients (β) | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(constant) | 45.483 | 1.718 |  | 26.467 |  < 0.001 |
Exercise frequency | 2.264 | 0.248 | 0.133 | 9.112 |  < 0.001 |
Monthly income | 1.813 | 0.258 | 0.107 | 7.014 |  < 0.001 |
Age | − 3.084 | 0.342 | − 0.122 | − 9.028 |  < 0.001 |
Relationship with children | 1.211 | 0.215 | 0.081 | 5.633 |  < 0.001 |
Physical examination frequency | 1.104 | 0.242 | 0.066 | 4.562 |  < 0.001 |
Attention to daily nutritional health | 1.393 | 0.338 | 0.060 | 4.119 |  < 0.001 |
Drinking status | 1.112 | 0.372 | 0.044 | 2.985 | 0.003 |
Education | 0.735 | 0.218 | 0.052 | 3.379 | 0.001 |
Relationship with spouse | 0.876 | 0.248 | 0.051 | 3.537 |  < 0.001 |
Gender | − 1.405 | 0.512 | − 0.041 | − 2.744 | 0.006 |