Quality of support in the social networks of older Filipino church members: an exploratory study

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-53
Author(s):  
Madelene Avila Sta. Maria ◽  
Alexis Aeriel Cruz Bonanza ◽  
Paul Angelo Siababa Arcega
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Role Ambiguity ◽  
Instrumental Support ◽  
Church Members ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the quality of social relationships of older Filipino church members by determining their perceptions of support and non-support in their social network. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research approach with semi-structured interviews was utilized. A purposive sample of six Filipino older adults (ages 60-89) were invited and agreed to participate in the study. Findings The themes found in the study confirmed the types of support outlined in social convoy theory. Several unique nuances in the types of support and non-support between the interactions of older adult Filipinos with people very close to them, somewhat close to them, and merely acquainted with them were identified. The themes of support include instrumental support, emotional care, social connectedness, and companionship during engagement in activities. Themes characterising lack of support include disrespect and lack of understanding, constraining one’s actions, helplessness in responding to the other’s needs, non-dependability and non-reliability, difficulty in maintaining social connections, making it difficult to play a desired or expected role. Research limitations/implications The study’s limitations are the small sample size, the quality of support explored only through nominating two members of each level of closeness in the older adults’ social convoy, sample size adequacy to reach data saturation, and the lack of data on support reciprocity that may influence the respondents’ perceptions of support and non-support. Practical implications The findings of the paper point to possible interventions to improve social support for the older population. The road map for those interested in developing interventions should also put some emphasis on older adults’ needs in their continued societal engagement. Interventions may involve facilitating role transitions and providing social support systems attuned to the needs of the elderly. Social implications The authors speculate that this lack of support experienced by the older adults relates to the loss of societal roles, especially as this relates to their identity, meaning, and changes in social interactions within their communities. It is therefore important that interventions be planned to provide structures for older adults’ transitions in their re-engagement in society and into the work-force, thereby reducing this sense of role ambiguity and providing them with more positive identities in their communities. Originality/value The results suggest another form of support distinct from the emotional and instrumental support elaborated in previous work. This support is identified as companionship from within the social network that allows older adults to sustain engagement in meaningful activities. The study’s results further suggest a lack of clarity in societal roles, i.e. a sense of role ambiguity, which older adults may experience in the transitioning from adulthood to later adulthood.

scholarly journals Associations Between Social Support, Social Networks, and Financial Exploitation in Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 990-1011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott R. Beach ◽  
Richard Schulz ◽  
Rodlescia Sneed
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Network Size ◽  
Social Network Size ◽  
Financial Exploitation ◽  
The Social

Social support and social networks are important correlates of elder mistreatment. This study tests hypothesized associations between perceived social support, social network size, and financial exploitation (FE). A population-based survey of 903 older adults (60+) in Allegheny County (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) found that lower perceived social support and larger social networks were simultaneously associated with higher risk for FE since age 60, controlling for known risk factors. The same associations were found for FE in the last 6 months. Older adults with larger social networks combined with lower perceived social support were most likely to report FE. When it comes to the role of social relationships and risk for FE, “more may not always be better.” Encouragement to widen the social network by “making new friends” should be stressed less than making sure these new network members will truly be supportive of the older adult.

Older Adults and Social Support in a Disaster Context: Did Relocation Matter for Access to Social Network Resources After the 2015 South Carolina Flood?

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Marian Botchway ◽  
Ana Teixeira ◽  
Spencer Moore
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Instrumental Support ◽  
Psychological Burden ◽  
Support Provision

ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine social network characteristics and social support (emotional and instrumental support) and to determine how those factors differed between relocating older adults and nonrelocating older adults who were affected by the 2015 flood in South Carolina. Methods: Twenty-five community-dwelling elderly (CDE) were interviewed between December 2015 and May 2016 to learn about their experiences in the immediate aftermath of the flood. Ego-centric network data were collected with a focus on social network members and the types of flood-related support that these network members provided. Results: Ten of 25 CDE relocated because of the flood. All CDE were more likely to receive social support from female network members and family members than from other acquaintances. Relocating CDE received significantly less emotional support in comparison to nonrelocating CDE. The odds of receiving instrumental support were higher, but nonsignificant, among relocating CDE in comparison to nonrelocating CDE. Conclusions: The findings around the support provision are concerning particularly because of the additional psychological burden that relocation can place on flood-affected, older adults. Recommendations for public health preparedness strategies are provided in addition to future research directions for examining the well-being of flood-affected, older adults.

scholarly journals Application of social dance exercise and social support program to improve quality of life for Thai older adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-266
Author(s):  
Kwanrutai Sampoon ◽  
Nuengruethai Posri ◽  
Boonsri Kittichotpanich
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Support Program ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Social Dance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Before And After

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to test the effectiveness of social dance exercise and social support program to improve quality of life (QOL) for older adults in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach A quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test research design was used. The participants were 102 older adults selected by systematic sampling technique. Participants were assigned using the matched-pair technique by age, physical fitness test by the Time up and Go test into intervention and control groups of 51 subjects each. Intervention was conducted for 12 weeks, three times weekly, to improve physical, psychosocial and spiritual domains leading to enhanced QOL as measured by the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL–BREF–THAI) assessment parameter. Data on QOL were collected before and after a 12-week training period. Findings Most adults were between 70 and 79 years old (67 percent). After program completion, before and after mean QOL scores for the intervention group at 60.15 and 95.82, respectively, were statistically significant with p-value<0.05. Post-program QOL shown by the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (p<0.05). Originality/value Application of social dance exercise and social support program is an alternative to traditional methods to improve QOL and maintain functional capacity for older adults.

scholarly journals Decade Review of Social Support in Family Gerontology: Methods, Theories, and Directions for Future Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 563-563
Author(s):  
Amber Seidel ◽  
Jeremy Yorgason ◽  
Áine Humble ◽  
Roxanne Humphris
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Socioemotional Selectivity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Dyadic Analyses

Abstract Social support has a rich foundation in family gerontology benefiting older adults, such as bolstering mental health, decreasing social isolation, and connecting them in families and communities. This study draws from a decade review of 995 empirical articles focusing on family gerontology from 13 of the top journals in gerontology, family, and relationships. Of the 995 articles, 86 were coded as social support or social network. Of these 86 articles, less than 3% included dyadic analyses, 95% were quantitative with just over 30% longitudinal. Over 30 different theories were identified with many building their work off multiple theories. Two key theories appear in over 30% of the articles, social support and socioemotional selectivity. Only 4% did not cite any theoretical framework. Overall, this presentation will review the methods, theories, and key findings of the social network/social support subtheme of a decade review of family gerontology and identify related gaps.

Social Support and the Outcome of Major Depression

1989 ◽  
Vol 154 (4) ◽  
pp. 478-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda K. George ◽  
Dan G. Blazer ◽  
Dana C. Hughes ◽  
Nancy Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Predictors Of Outcome ◽  
Middle Aged

One hundred and fifty middle-aged and elderly adults with a diagnosis of major depression were assessed initially as inpatients, and were reinterviewed 6–32 months later. Both size of social network and subjective social support were significant predictors of depressive symptoms at follow-up, with baseline depression scores and other predictors of outcome status statistically controlled. Subjective social support was most strongly associated with major depression; this effect was significantly stronger for middle-aged than older adults, and for men than women. Differences in the effects of marital status, size of social network, and subjective social support also suggest the importance of distinguishing between involvement in and quality of interpersonal relationships.

Work relationships: counteracting the negative effects of conflict

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martijn Jungst ◽  
Boris Blumberg
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Job Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
The Social ◽  
Network Quality ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Guided by social resource theory, this study aims to examine the influence of conflict (i.e. task and relationship) on performance. The authors investigated whether job engagement mediates this relationship and whether social network quality moderates the relationship between conflict, job engagement and performance. Design/methodology/approach The authors built and tested a moderated mediation model, using data from 217 graduate students. Findings Results showed that job engagement operates as a mediating mechanism between task conflict and performance. The authors also found that the indirect effect of job engagement depended upon the quality of the social networks. When the quality of the social network was high, both the task and relationship conflict did not negatively influence the association between job engagement and performance. Research limitations/implications These findings provide new insights into how social embeddedness in the form of social network quality can create a social context in which conflict works out less detrimental. Practical implications Given that employees are interdependent and coworkers are likely to differ in their personal values and opinions, the authors conclude that managers should facilitate the development of meaningful relationships at work. Originality/value Whereas prior research has found conflict (i.e. task and relationship) to negatively associate with performance, the authors show that social networks do affect the strength of the relationship between conflict (i.e. task and relationship) and performance.

scholarly journals Quality of life and associated factors amongst older adults in a remote community, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saurav Chandra Acharya Samadarshi ◽  
Pimsurang Taechaboonsermsak ◽  
Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul ◽  
Korravarn Yodmai
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Remote Community ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Government

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to assess the quality of life (QOL) of older adults and explore factors associated with it.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional study was conducted in a remote community in Nepal. A total of 671 older adults aged 60 years were enrolled in the study. QOL was measured by WHOQOL-OLD questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression.FindingsMost participants were female (53.0%), illiterate (70.6%), married (64.2%) and living with family (59.3%). Among participants, 82.4% had fair QOL, and the autonomy domain received the lowest score (average = 10.98). After adjusting the model, the elderly aged <70 years had 11.07 times better QOL (aOR = 11.070; 95% CI = 2.546–48.123), elderly with high sufficient income had 2.73 times better QOL (aOR = 2.738; 95% CI = 1.183–6.337) and elderly free from depression had 9.45 times better QOL (aOR = 9.452; 95% CI = 3.466–25.773) compared to their counterparts. The elderly receiving social support had 9.97 times better QOL than those who did not (aOR = 9.976; 95% CI = 3.152–31.574), and those able to afford healthcare services had 4.69 times better QOL than those who could not afford it (aOR = 4.694; 95% CI = 1.046–21.063).Originality/valueThe five predictors – age, income sufficiency, depression, social support and healthcare service affordability – were found to significantly affect QOL. This study suggests special care strategies for vulnerable older adults addressing the issues that affect geriatric depression. This article provides relevant information to the government to consider increment of income, encourage family and community for social support and make health services affordable for older adults.

Sources of Social Support and Attachment Styles among Israeli Arab Students

2004 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adital Ben-Ari
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Instrumental Support ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Patterns Of Utilization ◽  
Arab Students ◽  
Sources Of Support

This study identifies patterns of utilization of social support among Israeli Arab students.The sample consisted of 64 Arab students. Findings show that Arab students distinguish between emotional and instrumental support and allocate sources of support accordingly. Emotional support is sought within the social network and instrumental support is sought within the family.

scholarly journals Loneliness and the exchange of social support among older adults in Spain and the Netherlands

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 330-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARTA M. SÁNCHEZ RODRIGUES ◽  
JENNY DE JONG GIERVELD ◽  
JOSE BUZ
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Northern Europe ◽  
Instrumental Support ◽  
The Social ◽  
To Receive

ABSTRACTPrevious research has shown that exchanges of support within social networks reduce the loneliness of older adults. However, there is no consistent evidence on how types of support (instrumental and emotional) and the direction of that support (giving and receiving) are related to loneliness, and whether the effects are culture-specific. The aim of this study was to investigate support exchanges and their effects on loneliness in Spain and the Netherlands. We suggest that cultural differences, such as more interdependent cultural values in Southern Europe and more independence-related values in Northern Europe, influence social realities such as the social support exchanged. In Spain relationships with family members are determined by mutual obligations; older people expect to receive instrumental support from them. However, in Northern Europe independence is highly valued and intimacy and closeness are shown primarily by confiding about personal matters. This paper examined data from two comparable surveys, one in Spain (N=646) and one in the Netherlands (N=656). Older adults in Spain provide for, and receive, high amounts of instrumental support and this proved to be a protective factor against loneliness. An alternative pattern was found in the Netherlands where respondents provided more and received more emotional support than Spanish older adults; emotional support is a protective factor in the Netherlands (but only for support received).

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF OLDER ADULTS’ VOLUNTEERING ON THE SOCIAL SUPPORT

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S176-S176
Author(s):  
Meeryoung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Instrumental Support ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
The Social ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Pro Bono ◽  
Volunteer Time

Abstract With increasing longevity, older adults need activities after retirement. Volunteering can be alternate for substituting role after retirement. Social capital is an important resource to start volunteering. Vice-versa, volunteering can increase their social network and social support. This study examined how the factors of volunteering affect emotional, instrumental and esteem support of older adults. This study used the 6th additional wave of the Korean Retirement and Income Study (2016). The sample size was 202 and target population were adults age 65+. Multiple regressions were used for data analysis.. Demographic variables (e.g. gender, age, etc) were controlled. Independent variables included volunteer time, how many places they volunteered at, whether volunteers were professionals providing pro-bono services or not, whether they were self-motivated or asked by others. For dependent variables, social support such as emotional, instrumental and esteem support were used. If volunteers were asked by others, emotional and esteem support were increased. If volunteers were self-motivated, it affected esteem support. If they were volunteering in multiple places, instrumental and esteem support were higher than volunteering in only one place. Length of volunteering time spent affected the instrumental support negatively. There were differences between those who were professionals versus nonprofessional volunteering affecting instrumental support. Nonprofessional volunteering affected instrumental support more than professional volunteering. These findings implied social support motivation, time, and whether the volunteer was a professional or not affected different kinds of social support differently. Findings show the importance of older adults doing volunteering to enhance social support.

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