2023
DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2218717
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Social Support Among Older South Africans During COVID-19

Abstract: COVID-19 had a significant impact on older South Africans' experience of social support. This cross-sectional study explored possible risk and protective factors of social support among community-dwelling older adults (N = 118). Social support pre-to during COVID-19 decreased significantly; however, overall social support was greater for those who were older, had more face-to-face contact, and had a greater number of friends or relatives. From a socio-ecological perspective on resilience, greater opportunities… Show more

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“…Finally, it also points out a series of barriers (Dhakal et al 2023) that worsen pre-existent inequalities, such as additional burdens related to ageism, racism, and gender discrimination experienced by older adults during the pandemic (Derrer-Merk et al 2023) and the so-called digital divide (Sin et al 2021). This literature also highlights the need to delve into a more communitybased, socioecological, and resilient perspective (Geyer et al 2023;Kadowaki and Wister 2023) of this digital connectivity among older adults during times of crisis.…”
Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…Finally, it also points out a series of barriers (Dhakal et al 2023) that worsen pre-existent inequalities, such as additional burdens related to ageism, racism, and gender discrimination experienced by older adults during the pandemic (Derrer-Merk et al 2023) and the so-called digital divide (Sin et al 2021). This literature also highlights the need to delve into a more communitybased, socioecological, and resilient perspective (Geyer et al 2023;Kadowaki and Wister 2023) of this digital connectivity among older adults during times of crisis.…”
Section: Theoretical Frameworkmentioning
confidence: 94%