Changes in structure and function of social networks of independently living middle-aged and older adults in diverse sociodemographic subgroups during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study

Changes in structure and function of social networks of independently living middle-aged and older adults in diverse sociodemographic subgroups during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study

Abstract Background Social networks, i.e., all social relationships that people have, contribute to well-being and health. Governmental measures against COVID-19 were explicitly aimed to decrease physical social contact. We evaluated ego-centric social network structure and function, and changes the...

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Main Authors: Lisanne CJ Steijvers, Stephanie Brinkhues, Theo G van Tilburg, Christian JPA Hoebe, Mandy MN Stijnen, Nanne de Vries, Rik Crutzen, Nicole HTM Dukers-Muijrers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Social networks
Network size
Social support
Sociodemographic subgroups
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14500-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14500-2

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