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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Purpose: This study examines global social networks—including friendship, support, and
acquaintance networks—of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults …

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 …

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 …

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 …

OBJECTIVE The relation between clinical complications and social network characteristics
in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has hardly been studied. Therefore, we examined the …