Personal Network Bridging Potential Across Geographic Context.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Personal networks play a fundamental role in the daily lives of older adults. Although many studies examine how life course factors and personal preferences shape network formation, fewer consider how the places in which older adults live present opportunities and obstacles to cultivate social relationships. In the present study, we explore how geographic context is associated with the ability to bridge social ties within one's personal network.

Methods

We use data from the Person-to-Person Health Interview Survey (N = 709), a representative sample of Indiana residents. Personal network data were collected using 4 name-generating prompts. Logistic regression models and linear regression models were used to assess 2 measures of network bridging.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Roth AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8893139 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature