Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to measures that
reduced social contact and support. We explored whether UK residents with more frequent …

Despite the worldwide increase in single-person households, little research has examined
what factors contribute to a satisfying single life. We used three data sets (N= 3,890) to …

Partners in intimate relationships, because they have each other to rely on, have generally
been considered safe from the negative consequences of social isolation. Here, we question …

Objectives Due to the significant mortality and morbidity consequences of the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among older adults, these individuals were urged to …

Older adults are a growing segment of the population. The number of single older adults is
increasing, making older adulthood a salient developmental period to examine singlehood …

This study evaluates help sources for personal and health tasks of adults living in the
community without a spouse or nearby children. Using data from the National Health and …

Women's Lives integrates the most current research and social issues to explore the
psychological diversity of girls and women varying in age, ethnicity, social class, nationality …

Objectives The literature on the gendered differences of mental health as a result of
grandchild care has shown mixed results. Research on grandchild care further suggests that …

In this study, we examine the association between social frailty and depression among older
adults in Ghana over time. We employed longitudinal data analysis to examine the …

Objectives: To examine how social role configurations (SRCs)—combinations of the quality
of spousal, family, and friend relationships—moderate the association between functional …