Gender Differences in Social Network Size and Satisfaction in Adults in Their 70s
2010 ◽
Vol 15
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pp. 671-679
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Strong social support is associated with lower mortality and morbidity and better self-rated health in later life. The aim of this study was to compare social network size and satisfaction in men ( N = 2589) and women ( n = 3152), aged 72—78 years. Women reported significantly larger networks (Difference 1.36, 95% CI 0.89, 1.83) than men. However, being separated, divorced or single had a significantly greater impact on men’s social networks (Difference 0.92, 95% CI 0.17, 1.68). Poor mental health and sensory impairments were associated with smaller networks and lower satisfaction with support for both men and women.
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2018 ◽
Vol 57
(6)
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pp. 149-160
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2011 ◽
Vol 32
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pp. 161-169
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