Social isolation is a major and prevalent health problem among community-dwelling older
adults, leading to numerous detrimental health conditions. With a high prevalence, and an …

Interactions with technology have been shaping human society since its beginning.
Recently, digitalization has pervaded all aspects of our lives and provided us with new ways …

Objectives Social isolation among older adults is an important but under-recognized risk for
poor health outcomes. Methods are needed to identify subgroups of older adults at risk for …

Objectives The disruption and contraction of older adults' social networks are among the
less discussed consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our objective was to provide an …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: Social relations are a key aspect of aging and the life course.
In this paper, we trace the scientific origins of the study of social relations, focusing in …

Abstract Background and Objectives With the goal of slowing down the spread of the SARS-
CoV-2 virus, restrictions to physical contacts have been taken in many countries. We …

The literature on social capital and entrepreneurship often explores individual benefits of
social capital, such as the role of personal networks in promoting self-employment. In this …

This study examined differences in kin and nonkin networks among African Americans,
Caribbean Blacks (Black Caribbeans), and non‐Hispanic Whites. Data are taken from the …

Objectives: A wealth of literature has established risk factors for social isolation among older
people; however, much of this research has focused on community-dwelling populations …

The third edition of Life Span Human Development helps students gain a deeper
understanding of the many interacting forces affecting development from infancy, childhood …