TY - JOUR
T1 - Social bonds in a healthy elderly sample
T2 - Characteristics and associated variables
AU - Thomas, Paula D.
AU - Garry, Philip J.
AU - Goodwin, Jean M.
AU - Goodwin, James S.
PY - 1985
Y1 - 1985
N2 - Social bonds were examined in 256 healthy, independent-living elderly men and women using the Interview Schedule for Social Interaction (ISSI). Multivariate techniques were used to test for relationships between six dimensions of social bonds, as measured by the ISSI, and demographic characteristics as well as scores from the Kellner-Sheffield Symptom Questionnaire, the Jacobs Cognitive Screening Exam, the Halstead Category Test and the Wechsler Memory Scale. The study participants reported involvement in a range of satisfying, supportive, interpersonal relationships. Significant associations were found between social bonds and income, marital status, work status and health status. Emotional status, cognitive functioning, and memory were found to be independent of social bonds in our statistical model.
AB - Social bonds were examined in 256 healthy, independent-living elderly men and women using the Interview Schedule for Social Interaction (ISSI). Multivariate techniques were used to test for relationships between six dimensions of social bonds, as measured by the ISSI, and demographic characteristics as well as scores from the Kellner-Sheffield Symptom Questionnaire, the Jacobs Cognitive Screening Exam, the Halstead Category Test and the Wechsler Memory Scale. The study participants reported involvement in a range of satisfying, supportive, interpersonal relationships. Significant associations were found between social bonds and income, marital status, work status and health status. Emotional status, cognitive functioning, and memory were found to be independent of social bonds in our statistical model.
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U2 - 10.1016/0277-9536(85)90011-5
DO - 10.1016/0277-9536(85)90011-5
M3 - Article
C2 - 3992280
AN - SCOPUS:0022416194
SN - 0277-9536
VL - 20
SP - 365
EP - 369
JO - Social Science and Medicine
JF - Social Science and Medicine
IS - 4
ER -