Influence of Social Support Systems on Dietary Intake of the Elderly

McIntosh, William Alex; Shifflett, Peggy A.

doi:10.1300/j052v04n01_03

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“…Furthermore, those who had more contact with their networks and those who had networks in closer proximity were more likely to have higher levels of dietary quality. These findings are supported by previous literature (de Castro 2002;Locher, Robinson, et al 2005;McIntosh et al 1989;McIntosh and Shifflett 1984;Pacquet et al 2008). However, size of networks did not have a direct relationship to dietary quality.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

“…Previous research regarding social supports and dietary intake in primarily Caucasian older populations shows that extensive friendship networks (McIntosh et al 1989) and close physical proximity of networks (McIntosh and Shifflett 1984) are related to more adequate diets. From the role and resource theoretical perspective (Jackson et al 1993), accessing resources from social networks could affect dietary intake of older African Americans in that those whose networks are greater in size, closer in proximity, and more frequent in terms of contact may have higher dietary quality.…”

Section: The Influence Of Social Support Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Social Support and Dietary Quality in Older African American Public Housing Residents

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This study examined the role of social support in influencing dietary quality in older African American public housing residents, specifically investigating individual (age, education, gender, marital status, and living arrangement), social support (help with meals, social network size, frequency of contact, and proximity or distance from network), and dietary factors (number of meals consumed daily, dietary quality). A random sample (n = 80) of public housing residents age 55+ living in a Northeastern community was interviewed. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple regression analyses, and structural equation modeling (SEM). Given the limited sample size, a SEM path model was developed based on observed associations in correlation and regression analyses. Results show that number of meals, frequency of contact, and proximity significantly influenced dietary quality. However, dietary quality was indirectly influenced by education, marital status, having a housemate, and help with meals, highlighting influence of both individual and social factors.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Section: The Influence Of Social Support Factorsmentioning

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Social Support and Dietary Quality in Older African American Public Housing Residents

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“…We therefore draw attention to the fact that bereavement, particularly the loss of a spouse, can seriously affect mood. Reduced motivation for activities of daily living, such as cooking and eating, are often noted following bereavement of a spouse 5. This can result in malnutrition, reduced quality of life, and in some instances, premature or increased morbidity and mortality.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A morbid reason for consent

Murray-Brown

Davies

2014

BMJ Support Palliat Care

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We report the case of a recently bereaved elderly lady admitted on the acute surgical take who gave consent for emergency surgery in the hope of dying intraoperatively. To her dismay she survived and, thereafter, refused all food and medical intervention leading to her death 15 days later. This case highlights concerns regarding both the process of consent following emergency admission and failure to identify a vulnerable patient's wishes.

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“…Social factors also emerge as playing a significant role. Indeed, it appears that living and/or eating with others and having broader social support are linked to better nutritional outcomes, at least in the general elderly population (Learner & Kivett, 1981;McIntosh & Shifflett, 1984;Walker & Beauchesne, 1991). As outlined by McIntosh, Shifflet, and Picou (1989), "people often rely on others for transportation to the market, prepared meals, companionship to make meals more palatable, and information regarding recipes, diets, or healthfulness of food in general" (p. 141).…”

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"Outings to Your Taste": A Nutrition Program for the Elderly

Richard¹,

Gosselin²,

Trickey³

et al. 2000

The Gerontologist

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"Outings to Your Taste" is an innovative program that aims to improve the nutritional status and social network of elderly people who receive home-delivered meals. This article examines participation in one of the program's components, outings to community restaurants. Participation data were collected on-site and information about client characteristics was collected in at-home interview surveys of targeted clients (n = 144). While about half of the clients had tried at least one outing, more than 25% of them participated in at least one third of the outings offered to them. Results indicate that the program attracted a variety of clients in terms of sociodemographic, health, and social isolation characteristics.

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Influence of Social Support Systems on Dietary Intake of the Elderly

Cited by 34 publications

References 12 publications

Social Support and Dietary Quality in Older African American Public Housing Residents

Social Support and Dietary Quality in Older African American Public Housing Residents

A morbid reason for consent

"Outings to Your Taste": A Nutrition Program for the Elderly

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