Social exclusion of older persons: A scoping review and conceptual framework
As a concept, social exclusion has considerable potential to explain and respond to
disadvantage in later life. However, in the context of ageing populations, the construct …
disadvantage in later life. However, in the context of ageing populations, the construct …
Social needs of older people: A systematic literature review
T Ten Bruggencate, KG Luijkx, J Sturm - Ageing & Society, 2018 - cambridge.org
Social needs are important basic human needs. When social needs are not satisfied, this
can lead to mental and physical health problems. With a growing population of older adults …
can lead to mental and physical health problems. With a growing population of older adults …
Social support from family and friends and subjective well-being of older African Americans
This study examines the impact of informal social support from family and friends on the well-
being of older African Americans. Analyses are based on a nationally representative sample …
being of older African Americans. Analyses are based on a nationally representative sample …
Variety is the spice of late life: Social integration and daily activity
Objectives Social integration (involvement with a diverse array of social ties) has been
linked to positive outcomes including better physical health. Research has not investigated …
linked to positive outcomes including better physical health. Research has not investigated …
The relationships that matter: Social network site use and social wellbeing among older adults in the United States of America
An increasing number of middle-aged and older Americans are using social network sites
(SNSs), but little research has addressed how SNS use is associated with social wellbeing …
(SNSs), but little research has addressed how SNS use is associated with social wellbeing …
Social networks of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults
Purpose: This study examines global social networks—including friendship, support, and
acquaintance networks—of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults …
acquaintance networks—of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults …
Social network changes among older Europeans: the role of gender
E Schwartz, H Litwin - European Journal of Ageing, 2018 - Springer
This study examined changes in the social networks of older Europeans. It utilizes the
framework of the socioemotional selectivity theory and the convoy model to explore the …
framework of the socioemotional selectivity theory and the convoy model to explore the …
Older adults' perceptions of contexts surrounding their social participation in a digitalized society—an exploration in rural communities in Northern Sweden
Social participation and digital engagement can contribute to health and well-being among
older adults. Because of older adults' decline in abilities, coupled with complex technology …
older adults. Because of older adults' decline in abilities, coupled with complex technology …
Exploring the impact of social network change: Experiences of older adults ageing in place
WH Vos, LC van Boekel, MM Janssen… - Health & social care …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Social networks are sources of support and contribute to the well‐being of older adults who
are ageing in place. As social networks change, especially when accompanied by health …
are ageing in place. As social networks change, especially when accompanied by health …
Social network characteristics are associated with type 2 diabetes complications: the Maastricht study
S Brinkhues, NHTM Dukers-Muijrers… - Diabetes …, 2018 - Am Diabetes Assoc
OBJECTIVE The relation between clinical complications and social network characteristics
in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has hardly been studied. Therefore, we examined the …
in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has hardly been studied. Therefore, we examined the …