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Social bonds in a healthy elderly sample: Characteristics and associated variables

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  • Thomas, Paula D.
  • Garry, Philip J.
  • Goodwin, Jean M.
  • Goodwin, James S.

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Social bonds were examined in 256 healthy, independent-living elderly men and women using the Interview Schedule for Social Interaction (ISSI). Multivariate techniques were used to test for relationships between six dimensions of social bonds, as measured by the ISSI, and demographic characteristics as well as scores from the Kellner-Sheffield Symptom Questionnaire, the Jacobs Cognitive Screening Exam, the Halstead Category Test and the Wechsler Memory Scale. The study participants reported involvement in a range of satisfying, supportive, interpersonal relationships. Significant associations were found between social bonds and income, marital status, work status and health status. Emotional status, cognitive functioning, and memory were found to be independent of social bonds in our statistical model.

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  • Thomas, Paula D. & Garry, Philip J. & Goodwin, Jean M. & Goodwin, James S., 1985. "Social bonds in a healthy elderly sample: Characteristics and associated variables," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 20(4), pages 365-369, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:20:y:1985:i:4:p:365-369
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    1. Mads Meier Jæger & Anders Holm, "undated". "How Stressful is Retirement? New Evidence from a Longitudinal, Fixed-effects Analysis," CAM Working Papers 2004-19, University of Copenhagen. Department of Economics. Centre for Applied Microeconometrics, revised Sep 2004.

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