Accounting for changes in social support among married older adults: insights from the MacArthur Studies of Successful Aging.
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Using longitudinal, community-based data from the MacArthur Studies of Successful Aging, the authors examined determinants of changes in social support receipt among 439 married older adults. In general, social support increased over time, especially for those with many preexisting social ties, but those experiencing more psychological distress and cognitive dysfunction reported more negative encounters with others. Gender affected social support receipt: Men received emotional support primarily from their spouses, whereas women drew more heavily on their friends and relatives and children for emotional support. Discussion centers on the importance of social support provision to those with the greatest needs.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Psychology and aging
دوره 18 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003