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Benefits of Having Friends in Older Ages: Differential Effects of Informal Social Activities on Well-Being in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

HUXHOLD, Oliver ; MICHE, Martina ; SCHÜZ, Benjamin

The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences, 2014-05, Vol.69 (3), p.366-375 [Periódico revisado por pares]

Cary, NC: Oxford University Press

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Benefits of Having Friends in Older Ages: Differential Effects of Informal Social Activities on Well-Being in Middle-Aged and Older Adults
Autor: HUXHOLD, Oliver ; MICHE, Martina ; SCHÜZ, Benjamin
Assuntos: Adult ; Adult. Elderly ; Affect - physiology ; Age differences ; Age Factors ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Aging ; Aging - psychology ; Biological and medical sciences ; Developmental psychology ; Elderly ; Emotions ; Families & family life ; Family Relations ; Female ; Friends - psychology ; Friendship ; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology ; Germany - epidemiology ; Human Development - physiology ; Humans ; Interpersonal Relations ; Life Satisfaction ; Longitudinal Studies ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Middle Aged Adults ; Older people ; Personal Satisfaction ; Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry ; Psychology. Psychophysiology ; Quality ; Social Support ; Well Being
É parte de: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences, 2014-05, Vol.69 (3), p.366-375
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Descrição: 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. Longitudinal representative national survey study with middle-aged (n = 2,830) and older adults (n = 2,032). Age-differential effects of activities with family members and friends on changes in life satisfaction, positive affect (PA), and negative affect (NA) were examined in latent change score models. In the middle-aged group, activities with friends and families increased PA and life satisfaction and were unrelated to NA. In the older age group, family activities increased both PA and NA and were unrelated to changes in life satisfaction, but activities with friends increased PA and life satisfaction and decreased NA. Social activities differentially affect different facets of well-being. These associations change with age. In older adults, the effects of social activities with friends may become more important and may act as a buffer against negative effects of aging.
Editor: Cary, NC: Oxford University Press
Idioma: Inglês

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Benefits of Having Friends in Older Ages: Differential Effects of Informal Social Activities on Well-Being in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

HUXHOLD, Oliver ; MICHE, Martina ; SCHÜZ, Benjamin

Cary, NC: Oxford University Press

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