Comparative Analysis of Social Networks in Institutionalized Older Adults versus Aging-in-Place Scenarios
Constantin Ciucurel,
Mariana Ionela Tudor,
Manuela Mihaela Ciucurel
et al.
Abstract:(1) Background: This research aims to compare social networks among institutionalized and aging-in-place (AIP) older adults through the validation of a new questionnaire. (2) Methods: The cross-sectional study included 100 older adults (mean age: 73.53 ± 5.49 years; age range: 65–85 years), with 48 institutionalized subjects and 52 AIP subjects. We developed, validated, and administered a new questionnaire, the Social Network Assessment for Older People Questionnaire (SNAOPQ), to assess older adults’ social ne… Show more
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