Differential Associations of Social Support and Social Connectedness With Structural Features of Social Networks and the Health Status of Older Adults

Ashida, Sato; Heaney, Catherine A.

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“…On the most general level, Ashida and Heaney (2008) corroborated previous studies, with their results indicating that having frequent contacts with more network members is positively associated with higher social support, while Ajrouch et al (2001) noted that the ego's age 1 has a negative effect on the frequency of contact with network members. However, the magnitude of this effect can vary according to the relationship between the ego and the alter, although older adults have fewer contacts with friends, they remain in stable contacts with family members (Shaw et al, 2007).…”

Section: The Social Support Network Of Older Adultssupporting

confidence: 84%

Mobile phone communication in social support networks of older adults in Slovenia

Petrovčič

Fortunati

Vehovar

et al. 2015

Telematics and Informatics

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Section: The Social Support Network Of Older Adultssupporting

confidence: 84%

Mobile phone communication in social support networks of older adults in Slovenia

Petrovčič

Fortunati

Vehovar

et al. 2015

Telematics and Informatics

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“…This is consistent with the literature that shows rather low levels of communication about chronic disease FHH among the public (Yoon et al 2004) and highlights our missed opportunities in chronic disease prevention especially among those at increased risk due to family history. The average size of the currently living network and levels of support exchange reported by the participants in this study were similar (Antonucci and Akiyama 1987) or slightly smaller than previously reported (Ashida and Heaney 2008) and is likely due to the current study's focus on the FHH communication network rather than an overall social support network. Disseminating FHH information to biological children is especially important because these adult children can later inform the younger family members when they reach an appropriate age.…”

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confidence: 64%

Family health information sharing among older adults: reaching more family members

Ashida

Schafer

2014

J Community Genet

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Although family health history (FHH) information has tremendous potential in the prevention of common complex diseases such as heart disease and cancer, lack of knowledge about one's own FHH among the public hinders its utility. Older individuals often desire to contribute to the well-being of younger generations and also play critical roles in disseminating this information. This study evaluated psychosocial factors associated with the extent of FHH communication within families. Older adults (N = 110) were interviewed at three senior centers in an urban community. Multivariate Poisson regression analysis showed that respondents who received FHH from a parent reported 41 % more family members with whom they shared FHH (b=0.34, p < 0.001) controlling for the family network size. Furthermore, one unit increase in the number of family members with whom respondents exchange reciprocal emotional support (b=0.04, p<0.01), perceived familiarity with own FHH (b=0.14, p=0.01), and self-efficacy to share FHH (b= 0.18, p=0.02) were associated with 4, 15, and 20 % increases in the number of family members with whom respondents shared FHH, respectively. Future efforts may inform older adults about their important role in modeling FHH communication behavior to encourage information sharing in future generations while providing information about how to collect and disseminate FHH to increase their familiarity and ability to share FHH within the family.

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“…This single-item question was adapted by the investigators because of increasing evidence that the presence of a confidant is strongly associated with both dimensions of instrumental and emotional support; the availability of roles and attachment (ie, marital status, number of living children and siblings) is not. 37 Research also shows that a person's appraisal of social support may be even more important than actual interpersonal contacts 38 ; that perceived availability of social support can be a source of general positive affect, enhanced self-esteem, and feelings of belonging and security. 39 Furthermore, the belief that there are people available to care about an individual and who would try to help if help were needed maybe the key factor in the efficacy of social support in promoting physical and psychological health.…”

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Anxiety and Depression in Ethnic Minorities with Chronic Heart Failure

Evangelista

Ter-Galstanyan

Moughrabi

2009

Journal of Cardiac Failure

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Background: Considerable evidence confirms the high prevalence of anxiety and depression in the patients with heart failure (HF). However, little is known about the relationship of race/ethnicity to psychosocial variables in this population. The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the incidence of anxiety and depression in a cohort of non-Hispanic blacks, Hispanics, and non-Hispanic whites with advanced systolic HF. Methods and Results: Two-hundred forty-one patients (7% non-Hispanic blacks, 22.8% Hispanics, 60.7% non-Hispanic whites) mean age 56.7 6 13.0 years, male (70%), married (81%), retired (75%), New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III (53.9%), and mean ejection fraction 31.2 6 5.4%) from a single heart transplant facility were asked to complete a series of questionnaires to assess anxiety, depression, perceived control, social support, and financial stability. Non-Hispanic blacks had higher levels of anxiety (P 5 .048) and depression (P 5 .026) compared with Hispanics; a similar trend was noted when comparing non-Hispanic blacks and non-Hispanic whites, but these differences were not statistically significant. Perceived control was highest among Hispanics and lowest among non-Hispanic whites (P 5 .046). In a multivariate model race/ethnicity, perceived control, and social support accounted for 30% of the variance in anxiety while race/ethnicity, NYHA Class, perceived control, and social support accounted for 41% of the variance in depression. Conclusions: Our findings reveal that non-Hispanic blacks are more likely to be anxious and depressed than their counterparts. Because patient perceptions of control and social support are related to dysphorias known to influence morbidity and mortality, clinicians should regularly assess patients' concerns and assist in accessing appropriate services and treatments tailored to individual needs. Non-Hispanic blacks warrant increased scrutiny. (J Cardiac Fail 2009;15:572e579)

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Differential Associations of Social Support and Social Connectedness With Structural Features of Social Networks and the Health Status of Older Adults

Cited by 248 publications

References 32 publications

Mobile phone communication in social support networks of older adults in Slovenia

Mobile phone communication in social support networks of older adults in Slovenia

Family health information sharing among older adults: reaching more family members

Anxiety and Depression in Ethnic Minorities with Chronic Heart Failure

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