Table 2 Correlation between hearing ability, self-rated health, life satisfaction, and depression among middle-aged and elderly individuals (r values)
| Â | Variable | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hearing ability | 1.000 | Â | Â | Â |
2 | Self-rated health | 0.309** | 1.000 | Â | Â |
3 | Life satisfaction | 0.130** | 0.249** | 1.000 | Â |
4 | Depression | -0.200** | -0.379** | -0.352** | 1.000 |