Social Relationships and Adaptation in Later Life

Sharifian, Neika; Sol, Ketlyne; Zahodne, Laura B.; Antonucci, Toni C.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-818697-8.00016-9

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“…This resource can further be broken down by examining the source of this social contact. 2 Our results are also consistent with the literature, which argue that relationships of proximity (neighbors), those of service (business personnel, including cab drivers, sales clerks, and wait staff), and those of chance (strangers) may enhance well-being and shape the everyday social world of older adults aging in place. 50 These findings also echoes the concern of Wenger et al, who reported that both intimate friends and not so close-knit neighbors are shown to provide necessary support and assistance, which contribute to continuing well-being and independence in old age.…”

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“…Social networks distinctly affect well-being and life satisfaction across the whole lifespan, especially in later life when risks of social isolation and health challenges increase. 1 , 2 For the elderly, the main relationship types may include partners, next generations, other relatives, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and acquaintances. 3 Notably, among these relationships, intensive interaction usually occurs with peers because peers tend to exhibit similarity in terms of attitudes, values, personality, and interests.…”

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Development and Validation of Peer Relationship Scale for Chinese Community-Dwelling Elderly

Fu¹,

Cheng²,

Liu³

et al. 2021

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Introduction This study aimed to develop and psychometrically test the peer relationship scales (PRSs) for the Chinese community-dwelling elderly. Methods Based on the Adams–Blieszner–Ueno integrative conceptual framework, we first drafted item-pool from the literature review, in-depth interviews, and group discussion. After a cross-sectional study in Chongqing, PR, China, we recruited a random sample of 404 community-dwelling individuals aged ≥ 65 years. Subsequently, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were performed to examine the factor structure of the scales. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and split-half reliability were used to assess internal consistency. Moreover, test–retest reliability, concurrent validity, and construct validity were all calculated. Results The results supported a two-factor (ie, quantity of intimate peer relationship, the quantity of non-intimate peer relationship) model for PRS-Quantity and a 12-item three-factor (ie, cognitive process, affective process, behavioral process) model for PRS-Quality. The Cronbach’s alpha was 0.870 for PRS-Quantity and 0.851 for PRS-Quality. Both scales showed good test–retest reliability (r = 0.890 for PRS-Quantity, r = 0.889 for PRS-Quality), concurrent validity (r = 0.832 for PRS-Quantity, −0.800 for PRS-Quality), and acceptable construct validity. Discussion Overall, our findings suggested that the PRSs are reliable and valid measurements to evaluate the quantity and quality of peer relationships among Chinese community-dwelling elderly. The scales may serve as attempted tools for researchers and practitioners to access the social health of the elderly and evaluate the effectiveness of related services.

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Development and Validation of Peer Relationship Scale for Chinese Community-Dwelling Elderly

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Cheng²,

Liu³

et al. 2021

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“…Executive Functions (EF) applies to a set of cognitive processes that intervene in the deliberate control of behaviors, emotions, and thoughts, favoring the achievement of goals that are relevant to each individual [6,7]. These functions play an important role in a wide range of behaviors and domains including, among others, negative emotional regulation [8], social competence [9], academic performance [10][11][12] and healthy behaviors [13]. Current literature often considers inhibition, working memory and cognitive flexibility as the main executive processes, as these are supposed to serve as the basis for the development and functioning of other executive and non-executive processes of greater complexity and level of integration [3,6,[14][15][16].…”

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Development of Perceptual Inhibition in Adolescents—A Critical Period?

Introzzi¹,

Richard’s²,

Aydmune³

et al. 2021

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Recent studies suggest that the developmental curves in adolescence, related to the development of executive functions, could be fitted to a non-linear trajectory of development with progressions and retrogressions. Therefore, the present study proposes to analyze the pattern of development in Perceptual Inhibition (PI), considering all stages of adolescence (early, middle, and late) in intervals of one year. To this aim, we worked with a sample of 275 participants between 10 and 25 years, who performed a joint visual and search task (to measure PI). We have fitted ex-Gaussian functions to the probability distributions of the mean response time across the sample and performed a covariance analysis (ANCOVA). The results showed that the 10- to 13-year-old groups performed similarly in the task and differ from the 14- to 19-year-old participants. We found significant differences between the older group and all the rest of the groups. We discuss the important changes that can be observed in relation to the nonlinear trajectory of development that would show the PI during adolescence.

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“…Executive Functions (EF) label applies to a set of cognitive processes that intervene in the deliberate control of behaviors, emotions, and thoughts, favoring the achievement of goals that are relevant to each individual [6,7]. These functions play an important role in a wide range of behaviors and domains including, among others, negative emotional regulation [8], social competence [9], academic performance [10,11,12] and healthy behaviors [13]. Current literature often considers inhibition, working memory and cognitive flexibility as the main executive processes, as these are supposed to serve as the basis for the development and functioning of other executive and non-executive processes of greater complexity and level of integration [3,6,14,15,16].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Development of Perceptual Inhibition in Adolescents, a Critical Period?

Introzzi¹,

Richard’s²,

Aydmune³

et al. 2021

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Recent studies suggest that the developmental curves in adolescence, related to the development of executive functions, could be fitted to a non-linear trajectory of development with progressions and retrogressions. Therefore, the present study proposes to analyze the pattern of development in Perceptual Inhibition (PI), considering all stages of adolescence (early, middle, and late) in intervals of one year. To this aim, we worked with a sample of 275 participants between 10 and 25 years, who performed a joint visual and search task (to measure PI). We have fitted exGaussian functions to the probability distributions of the mean response time across the sample and performed a covariance analysis (ANCOVA). The results showed that the 10- to 13-year-old groups performed similarly in the task and differ from the 14- to 19-year-old participants. We found significant differences between the older group and all the rest of the groups. We discuss the important changes that can be observed in relation to the nonlinear trajectory of development that would show the PI during adolescence.

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Social Relationships and Adaptation in Later Life

Cited by 18 publications

References 131 publications

Development and Validation of Peer Relationship Scale for Chinese Community-Dwelling Elderly

Development and Validation of Peer Relationship Scale for Chinese Community-Dwelling Elderly

Development of Perceptual Inhibition in Adolescents—A Critical Period?

Development of Perceptual Inhibition in Adolescents, a Critical Period?

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