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To assess variations in ecological system factors related to SARC-F scores, we conducted correlation analysis and t-tests. Discriminant analysis was used to identify factors contributing to group discrimination. The key findings are summarized as follows. First, significant differences at the <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001 level were observed between the SARC-F score groups in various aspects, including attitudes toward life, wisdom in life, health management, social support, media availability, sports environment, collectivist values, and values associated with death. Further, service environment differences were significant at <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.01 level, while social belonging and social activities exhibited significance at <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.05. 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