Resilience and Social Connection Among Marginalized Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Levasseur Melanie, Wister Andrew, Majón-Valpuesta, Meynet, Li
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
Improving resilience and social connection is especially challenging in marginalized older adults.
Conclusion
The symposium provides insights on how resilience and social connection can alleviate the risk of marginalization and promote health among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Levasseur and colleagues examined the associations between vulnerability and life satisfaction.
- Wister and colleagues discuss a resilience model designed to support recovery from social isolation.
- Majón-Valpuesta and colleagues considered the determinants regarding social participation opportunities for older transgender baby boomers.
- Meynet and colleagues identified studies assessing the efficacy of home-based and collective interventions.
- Li and colleagues verified the association of loneliness in long-term spousal caregivers with social participation.
Takeaway
This study talks about how older adults who face challenges can be helped to feel more connected and resilient.
Methodology
The symposium presents theoretical contributions and empirical evidence regarding resilience and social connection in marginalized older adults.
Participant Demographics
Marginalized older adults, including older transgender baby boomers.
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