This study determined the different areas of regrets and well-being of the
senior citizens in Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines. This
study also evaluated the correlation of the different areas of regrets with the
different dimensions of well-being. Gender and civil status differences were
also explored. Results show that the most regret of the senior citizens is in
the intrapersonal and interpersonal areas and the least regret are in the areas
of family and relationship (partnership/spousal). Senior citizens have higher
well-being in the emotional and psychological areas as compared to the
social area. Regrets in career have a significant negative correlation with
social well-being (r = -.255, p < .05) and psychological well-being (r =
-.258, p < .05) and regrets in the family have a significant negative
correlation with psychological well-being (r = -.263, p < .05). Single
individuals experience greater regret in specific areas as compared to the
other statuses. Those married, experienced the least regret in certain areas as
compared to the other civil statuses. Those annulled/separated experience
greater regret on the family area. Gender differences were all insignificant.
This study aims to provide valuable information to the younger generation
where an understanding about the regrets and well-being of senior citizens
will give them greater insight about their own current life-styles and
decisions that might affect their future