Intergenerational Solidarity and Individual Adjustment During Emerging Adulthood

Lee, Chih-Yuan Steven; Dik, Bryan J.; Barbara, Lauren A.

doi:10.1177/0192513x14567957

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“…This finding is consistent with reports of elevated levels of loneliness in late adolescence/early adulthood [42,79] and during college age years [80]. Given that the transition to college often involves leaving long lasting relationships [81], and that social support from friends and family remains critical in promoting young adults' adjustment [82], well-being [83], and decreasing rates of loneliness [84], this finding may not be surprising. This finding is also important to consider in the context of the development of psychopathology.…”

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confidence: 89%

Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors

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Loneliness is a potent predictor of negative health outcomes, making it important to identify risk factors for loneliness. Though extant studies have identified characteristics associated with loneliness, less is known about the cumulative and relative importance of these factors, and how their interaction may impact loneliness. Here, 4,885 individuals ages 10-97 years from the US completed the three-item UCLA Loneliness Survey on TestMyBrain.org. Using census data, we calculated the population and community household income of participants' census area, and the proportion of individuals in the participant's census area that shared the participant's demographic characteristics (i.e., sociodemographic density). We evaluated the relative importance of three classes of variables for loneliness risk: those related to the person (e.g., age), place (e.g., community household income), and the interaction of person X place (sociodemographic density). We find that loneliness is highly prevalent and best explained by person (age) and place (community household income) characteristics. Of the variance in loneliness accounted for, the overwhelming majority was explained by age with loneliness peaking at 19 years and declining thereafter. The congruence between one's sociodemographic characteristics and that of one's neighborhood had no impact on loneliness. These data may have important implications for public health interventions.

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“…Research has further suggested that as individuals move into emerging adulthood, peer and/or intimate partner support may become more common and important (Arnett, ), and begin to usurp the function of family support (Meadows et al, ; Qualter et al, ). However, there is substantial evidence indicating that support from parents or family remains influential in promoting emerging adults' adjustment and well‐being, including their health (Lee, Dik, Barbara, ; Mounts, Valentiner, Anderson, & Boswell, ; Weinstein, Mermelstein, Hedeker, Hankin, & Flay, ). Therefore, using a large sample of college‐attending emerging adults and testing two theoretical approaches (i.e., the stress‐buffering model and the independent model), this study aimed to further explain the role of particular sources of support in the association between stress and both physical and psychological health.…”

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Associations among stress, gender, sources of social support, and health in emerging adults

Lee

Dik

2016

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This study aimed to examine how sources of social support intersect with stress and health by testing two theoretical models. Three relationship-specific sources of social support (family, friends, and romantic partners) and two health indicators (self-rated physical health and depressive symptoms) were investigated. The sample consisted of 636 emerging adults attending college (age range: 18-25). Results suggest that only support from family was a stress-buffer, in that it buffered the adverse association between stress and depressive symptoms. Holding stress constant, only support from family was related to self-rated physical health and only support from friends or romantic partners was associated with depressive symptoms. There were no gender differences in the mean levels of self-rated physical health and depressive symptoms. However, gender moderations were found, in that the positive relationship between friends support and physical health was observed only in women, that the association between friends support and depressive symptoms was greater in men than in women, and that family support buffered the negative relationship between stress and physical health only in men. Findings of this study suggest that the associations among stress, social support, and health vary by the sources of support, the health outcome, and gender.

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“…In addition, studies have also found that support from parents benefits an individual in the form of social well-being and adaptation, especially in a romantic relationship (Lee, Dik, & Barbara, 2015). It has been stated that when it comes to making a huge decision, emerging adults usually turn to their parents as a source of support.…”

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confidence: 99%

Perceived Social Support and Romantic Relationship Quality: Better Wingman, Parent or Friend?

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Yuen²,

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Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Intervention and Applied Psychology (ICIAP 2018)

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Perceived social support is associated with a better quality of romantic relationship. Potential sources of support in a romantic relationship are members of a close social network, such as friends and parents. Although perceived support from both parents and friends is essential for developing and supporting a romantic relationship, there is a gap in understanding about whether they are equally important. This study intends to contribute additional empirical data about the topic of romantic relationships among the emerging adults of Malaysia. A cross-sectional study design using a survey data collection method with the revised scale of the Social Support Index (SSI) and the Investment Model Scale-Short Version (IMS-S), indicated a significant positive effect of friends' support on the quality of romantic relationships, whereas parental support was insignificant. The importance of taking cultural and societal background into consideration is also discussed.

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Intergenerational Solidarity and Individual Adjustment During Emerging Adulthood

Cited by 24 publications

References 54 publications

Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors

Risk factors for loneliness: The high relative importance of age versus other factors

Associations among stress, gender, sources of social support, and health in emerging adults

Perceived Social Support and Romantic Relationship Quality: Better Wingman, Parent or Friend?

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