The associations between social isolation, loneliness and the risk of mortality from all
causes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are controversial. We systematically …

Background: Social networking sites can be beneficial for senior citizens to promote social
participation and to enhance intergenerational communication. Particularly for older adults …

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global context in which social isolation has become
normative in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. As a result of social …

Background Marital status is associated with major depression prevalence, however, the
strength of association may be modified by age and gender. Methods The data sources …

Noted for its fair and equal coverage of men and women, Psychology of Gender reviews the
research and issues surrounding gender from multiple perspectives, including psychology …

Providing an integrated and thorough representation from current research and
contemporary society, Family Ties and Aging shows how pressing issues of our time—an …

The current study examined the impact of size of social network on subjective well-being of
elderly, mainly focused on confirmation of the mediator role of perceived social support. The …

Objectives: To use an ecological model of ageing which includes upstream social context
factors and downstream social support factors to examine the effects of social networks on …

Objectives. Most studies of older adults' social networks focus on their access to dense
networks that yield access to social support. This paper documents gender differences in the …

Objectives Individuals who feel lonely and those who are socially isolated have higher
mortality risks than those who are not lonely or socially isolated. However, the importance of …