scholarly journals Gender differences in the association of perceived social support and social network with self-rated health status among older adults: a population-based study in Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvana C Caetano ◽  
Cosme MFP Silva ◽  
Mario V Vettore
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Self Rated Health

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.

Social Support, Happiness, and Self-Rated Health among Older Adults: A Population-Based Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
M. Saber ◽  
V. Rashedi ◽  
M. M. FadakarDavarani ◽  
V. Borhaninejad
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Self Rated Health

Social network and health-related quality of life in older adults: A population-based study in Spain

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 511-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. L�pez. Garc�a ◽  
J. R. Banegas ◽  
A. Graciani. P�rez-Regadera ◽  
R. Herruzo. Cabrera ◽  
F. Rodr�guez-Artalejo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals The Relationship between Functional Health Literacy, Self-Rated Health, and Social Support between Younger and Older Adults in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Padmore Amoah
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Functional Health Literacy ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
The Impact

It is well established that health literacy positively affects health outcomes, and social support influences this association. What remains unclear is which aspect of social support (instrumental, informational, and emotional support) is responsible for this effect and whether the influence differs from one population group to another. This study addresses these lacunae. It examines the impact each type of support makes on the relation between functional health literacy (FHL) and self-rated health status among younger and older adults in Ghana. Data were pooled from two cross-sectional surveys, together comprising 521 participants in the Ashanti Region. The results indicated that young adults were more likely to possess sufficient FHL and perceive their health more positively than older adults. While FHL was positively associated with health status, the relation was stronger when young adults received a high level of emotional support. Among older persons, informational support substantially moderated the association between FHL and health status. Thus, social support modifies the relations between FHL and health status among younger and older adults in different ways and to different degrees. Therefore, interventions to improve FHL and health amongst younger and older adults should pay due regard to relevant aspects of social support.

scholarly journals Association Between Perceived Social Support and Mental Health Status Among Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-154
Author(s):  
Shima Nazari ◽  
◽  
Pouya Farokhnezhad Afshar ◽  
Leila Sadegh Moghdada ◽  
Alireza Namazi Shabestari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Community Dwelling

Introduction: The elderly need social support to reduce their physical and mental disabilities. Perceived social support is one of the effective factors in the lifestyle of older adults. Objective: This study aimed to determine the association between perceived social support and mental health status among older adults. Materials and Methods: This research is a cross-sectional analytical study. The study data were collected using a perceived social support (PSS) scale and general health questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12). A total of 302 eligible older adults were selected through a random sampling method from primary health centers in the north, south, east, west, and center of Tehran. The inclusion criteria were those community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years and with normal cognitive abilities. The collected data were analyzed using t test, ANOVA, the Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regressions. Results: The mean ±SD age of older adults was 70.01 ±6.29 years. Their mean ±SD scores of the PSS and GHQ-12 were 130.95 ±16.05 and 7.29 ±5.55, respectively. The results showed no significant relationship between demographic variables and PSS. There was a significant inverse correlation between the PSS score and the GHQ-12 score (P= 0.01, r= -0.878). The PSS explained 0.66 of the total variances of “positively phrased items” of GHQ-12 (adjusted R2= 0.66) and 0.76 of the total variances of “negatively phrased items” of GHQ-12 (adjusted R2= 0.76). Conclusion: Our findings showed that the PSS and mental health are at a desirable level in this study, and the PSS is not affected by demographic variables. The PSS is a promoting factor for mental health status among older adults.

scholarly journals The relationship between self-rated health and objective health status: a population-based study

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shunquan Wu ◽  
Rui Wang ◽  
Yanfang Zhao ◽  
Xiuqiang Ma ◽  
Meijing Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Objective Health ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Social Network Types and Health among Older Adults in Rural China: The Mediating Role of Social Support

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liping Ye ◽  
Xinping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Self Rated Health

This study aimed to identify social network types among older adults in rural China, to explore the relationship between social network types and the health of the older adults, and further, to examine the mediating role of social support in this relationship. A cross-sectional survey method was employed to investigate the health of adults aged 60 or older in rural areas of Hubei Province from 5 September 2018 to 15 October 2018; 405 samples were obtained. First, using k-means clustering analysis, we found five robust network types: diverse, restricted, family, friends and a specific type—family-restricted. Second, the results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that social network types were significantly associated with depressive symptoms and self-rated health in older adults. Older people with diverse friend networks were significantly associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms, whereas those with restricted and family-restricted networks were significantly associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms and lower levels of self-rated health. Finally, the results of multiple linear regression analysis confirmed that social support partially mediated the association of the identified social network types with depressive symptoms and self-rated health. Enriching the social network relationships of older adults and providing them with more social support should be conducive to promoting their mental and physical health.

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