The mediating role of sense of control and hope in the relationship between social competence and psychological well-being of the Iranian elderly

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how sense of control and hope mediate the relationship between social competence and psychological well-being in older adults.
• Analyzed the relationships among social competence, sense of control, hope, and psychological well-being in older adults
• Developed and tested interventions aimed at enhancing social competence and personal control
• Strengthening sense of control and hope significantly improved psychological well-being in the elderly
• Higher social competence correlated with greater levels of hope and sense of control