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 …

Background Older adults prefer to age in place. Social network change and health decline
challenge ageing in place, as stressors that make age-related advantages disappear. The …

A sense of Purpose in Life is an important aspect of ageing well which is related to older
adult's social relationships. Social network types and the different sources of support they …

This inquiry examined whether social networks are associated with wellbeing among older-
old people in the same way that they are among younger-old persons. The study focused on …

This study tested the effects of social network engagement and social support on the health
of older people moving into retirement, using a model which includes social context …

For close to two decades now, research on older adults' social connectedness has been
expanding on conceptualizations of social integration that focus on roles and activities in …

Objectives To examine patterns of change in later-life social connectedness:(a) the extent
and direction of changes in different aspects of social connectedness, including size …

This chapter describes recent developments in gerontological network research. After a brief
introduction, we distinguish three main theoretical approaches: convoy, social exchange …

Late life is a period frequently marked by decline in personal health and heightened need
for social support. Consequently, the social networks in which individuals are embedded …

In studying ageing and personal networks, the dominant focus has been towards a
presumed reduction in social ties over the later stages of the life course. Life events such as …