Social network typologies of older people: A cross-national literature review

Ciencia e Saude Coletiva

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Guadalupe, Sónia¹  Vicente, Henrique Testa² 

[1] Universidade de Coimbra;ISMT

关键词: Social networks;    Social support;    Family;    Older people;   

DOI  :  10.1590/1413-812320212611.3.23072019

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Associacao Brasileira de Pos - Graduacao em Saude Coletiva

【 摘 要 】

This article presents an issue narrative non-systematic review about social network typologies for the older population. We analysed 18 studies with large samples from 14 countries worldwide. The position of family ties, network composition, network size, frequency of contacts and community participation are central to social network typologization in the older population. Restricted and diverse networks emerged in typologies associated, respectively, with less and more effective social support features, and are good predictors of well-being, health, mental health, social support and social participation. Cross-nationally, there is an unequal distribution of the construction of network typologies. The different typologies, that should be culturally grounded, provide guidelines to intervention planning, inform social service providers about emerging needs and contribute to social policy debate.

【 授权许可】

CC BY