THE ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN THE SOCIAL NETWORK, THE CARE NETWORK, AND THE WELL-BEING OF OLDER ADULTS IN THE NETHERLANDS
2024
Social Networks and Well-Being in Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Van Groenou Marjolein Broese, Keating Norah
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How do social and care networks affect the well-being of older adults?
Conclusion
Well-functioning care networks may enhance the well-being of older care recipients.
Supporting Evidence
- The study investigates the role of informal care in the well-being of older adults.
- It examines how different care networks impact psychological well-being.
- The research uses data from a long-term study spanning three decades.
Takeaway
This study looks at how family and friends can help older people feel better and get the care they need.
Methodology
Data from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA) was analyzed over ten waves from 1992 to 2022.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in the Netherlands.
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