Social Network and Subjective Well-being of the Elderly in Hong Kong
- 1 September 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development
- Vol. 8 (2) , 5-15
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21650993.1998.9755790
Abstract
This study examines the relationships of demographic characteristics and social network with the subjective well-being of the old-old in Hong Kong. A standardized questionnaire that incorporates self-report measures of well-being demographic data, and social network was used for data collection. Results of the analysis show significant gender differences in all measures of subjective well-being. The overall findings indicate that family network and interdependent support make greater contributions to the psychological well-being of the old-old in Hong Kong than their network of friends.Keywords
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