Benefits of having friends in older ages: differential effects of informal social activities on well-being in middle-aged and older adults
Abstract: Objectives. It has been considered a fact that informal social activities promote well-being in old age, irrespective of whether they are performed with friends or family members. Fundamental differences in the relationship quality between family members (obligatory) and friends (voluntary...
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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2014
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The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences, social sciences
Year: 2013, Volume: 69, Issue: 3, Pages: 366-375 |
| ISSN: | 1758-5368 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/geronb/gbt029 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbt029 Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/article/69/3/366/624176 
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| Author Notes: | Oliver Huxhold, Martina Miche, and Benjamin Schüz |
| Summary: | Abstract: Objectives. It has been considered a fact that informal social activities promote well-being in old age, irrespective of whether they are performed with friends or family members. Fundamental differences in the relationship quality between family members (obligatory) and friends (voluntary), however, suggest differential effects on well-being. Further, age-related changes in networks suggest age-differential effects of social activities on well-being, as older adults cease emotionally detrimental relationships. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 26.08.2020 First published: 16 May 2013 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1758-5368 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/geronb/gbt029 |