Abstract
It is well known that negative ageing perceptions have various detrimental effects on indicators of successful ageing, but less is known about the role of social support networks and loneliness in ageing perceptions. The objective of this study was therefore to assess the association of social networks, relationship quality and loneliness with negative ageing perceptions in late life. Cross-sectional data on 6,912 adults aged â
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1070-1090 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Ageing and Society |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- ageing
- loneliness
- older adults
- perceptions of ageing
- social isolation
- social networks
- social support
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Health(social science)
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health