Variety Is the Spice of Late Life: Social Integration and Daily Activity.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Social integration (involvement with a diverse array of social ties) has been linked to positive outcomes including better physical health. Research has not investigated whether encounters with diverse social ties enhance individuals' daily behaviors. The objectives of this study were to assess whether social ties connect individuals to more diverse daily behaviors, physical activity, and nonsedentary time as well as more positive mood.

Method

Older adults (aged 65+, n = 313) provided information about their 10 closest social ties. Then they completed ecological momentary assessment (EMA) surveys every 3 hr for 5-6 days where they reported on social encounters and behaviors. They also wore Actical accelerometers to objectively measure physical activity.

Results

SUBMITTER: Fingerman KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7179804 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature