ABSTRACT Background and Aims Aging is accompanied by various physical, psychological, and social changes that can adversely affect the quality of life (QoL). Psychological constructs such as wisdom and sense of coherence (SOC) are believed to serve as important protective and promotive factors in maintaining QoL in older adults. This study aimed to examine the relationship between wisdom, SOC, and QoL among elderly individuals referred to hospitals in eastern Guilan, northern Iran. Methods This cross‐sectional and correlational study was conducted in 2024 with a sample of 200 elderly patients selected through multistage cluster sampling from general hospitals. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire, the Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT), the CASP‐19 Quality of Life Scale, the Antonovsky SOC‐13, and the Wisdom Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21, employing descriptive statistics, partial correlation analyses, and multivariate linear regression ( p < 0.05). Results The majority of participants were male (66.5%) and aged 60–74 years (66.5%). The mean scores for wisdom, SOC, and QoL were 75.35 ± 8.81, 52.88 ± 10.84, and 38.10 ± 6.58, respectively. Mean scores for wisdom, SOC, and QoL were 75.35 ± 8.81, 52.88 ± 10.84, and 38.10 ± 6.58, respectively. Wisdom ( r = 0.267, p < 0.001) and SOC ( r = 0.253, p < 0.001) positively correlated with QoL. The regression model was statistically significant ( F = 7.59, p < 0.001) and explained 41.5% of the variance in QoL ( R 2 = 0.415). Higher levels of wisdom ( β = 0.270, p < 0.001) and SOC ( β = 0.301, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with higher QoL. Conclusion Wisdom and sense of coherence are significant psychological predictors of quality of life among hospitalized elderly individuals. Designing interventions to enhance these internal resources may help promote psychological well‐being and life satisfaction in this population.
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