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Examining the Variables Affecting the Social Networks of the Elderly

Examining the Variables Affecting the Social Networks of the Elderly

Didem Demir Erbil, Oya Hazer
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781799877721|ISBN10: 1799877728|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799877738|EISBN13: 9781799877745
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7772-1.ch029
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Demir Erbil, Didem, and Oya Hazer. "Examining the Variables Affecting the Social Networks of the Elderly." Handbook of Research on Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World, edited by Fahri Özsungur, IGI Global, 2021, pp. 523-541. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7772-1.ch029

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Demir Erbil, D. & Hazer, O. (2021). Examining the Variables Affecting the Social Networks of the Elderly. In F. Özsungur (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World (pp. 523-541). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7772-1.ch029

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Demir Erbil, Didem, and Oya Hazer. "Examining the Variables Affecting the Social Networks of the Elderly." In Handbook of Research on Policies, Protocols, and Practices for Social Work in the Digital World, edited by Fahri Özsungur, 523-541. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7772-1.ch029

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Abstract

This study was carried out to examine the variables affecting the social networks of the elderly. A simple random sampling method was used as a data collection method in the research. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews. The participants of the study are 500 individuals aged 60 and over from members of the Ankara branch of the Turkish Pensioners Association. According to the results of the study, there is a considerable negative correlation between social network and depression (r=-0.40, p =0.001) and loneliness (r=-0.49, p =0.001). Also, social loneliness and depression is the stronger negative predictor of the social network. Moreover, there is a considerable positive correlation between social network and perceived available support (r=-0.52, p =0.001). In addition, there is a moderate positive correlation between social network and successful aging behavior (r=-0.30, p =0.001) and life satisfaction (r=-0.35, p =0.001).

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