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Transitions in Social Networks From Young-Old to Old-Old Stage of Life Using Latent Transition Analysis.

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Min, SH; Lee, C; Scroggins, JK; Yang, Q
Published in: Journal of aging and health
January 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to identify the different types of social networks among young-old adults, and to examine the transitions in social networks as they become old-old adults. Methods: This is a secondary data analysis using the longitudinal data (N = 1092) from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project. Latent class analysis was conducted to identify optimal number of classes and latent transition analysis was conducted to examine the transition probabilities. Results: Young-old adults in Class 1: family-oriented, social (close, external) transitioned into Class 2: family-oriented, non-social over time. In contrast, young-old adults in Class 2: family-oriented, non-social and Class 3: less family-oriented, social (close) were less likely to transition to another class. Conclusion: Older adults engaged in less social activities over time. Older adults should be encouraged to continue their social engagement with close social network of friends and relatives, and to maintain their relationship with family members.

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Published In

Journal of aging and health

DOI

EISSN

1552-6887

ISSN

0898-2643

Publication Date

January 2024

Volume

36

Issue

1-2

Start / End Page

110 / 119

Related Subject Headings

  • Social Support
  • Social Networking
  • Humans
  • Gerontology
  • Friends
  • Family
  • Aging
  • Aged
  • 4206 Public health
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
 

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Min, S. H., Lee, C., Scroggins, J. K., & Yang, Q. (2024). Transitions in Social Networks From Young-Old to Old-Old Stage of Life Using Latent Transition Analysis. Journal of Aging and Health, 36(1–2), 110–119. https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643231177400
Min, Se Hee, Chiyoung Lee, Jihye Kim Scroggins, and Qing Yang. “Transitions in Social Networks From Young-Old to Old-Old Stage of Life Using Latent Transition Analysis.Journal of Aging and Health 36, no. 1–2 (January 2024): 110–19. https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643231177400.
Min SH, Lee C, Scroggins JK, Yang Q. Transitions in Social Networks From Young-Old to Old-Old Stage of Life Using Latent Transition Analysis. Journal of aging and health. 2024 Jan;36(1–2):110–9.
Min, Se Hee, et al. “Transitions in Social Networks From Young-Old to Old-Old Stage of Life Using Latent Transition Analysis.Journal of Aging and Health, vol. 36, no. 1–2, Jan. 2024, pp. 110–19. Epmc, doi:10.1177/08982643231177400.
Min SH, Lee C, Scroggins JK, Yang Q. Transitions in Social Networks From Young-Old to Old-Old Stage of Life Using Latent Transition Analysis. Journal of aging and health. 2024 Jan;36(1–2):110–119.
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of aging and health

DOI

EISSN

1552-6887

ISSN

0898-2643

Publication Date

January 2024

Volume

36

Issue

1-2

Start / End Page

110 / 119

Related Subject Headings

  • Social Support
  • Social Networking
  • Humans
  • Gerontology
  • Friends
  • Family
  • Aging
  • Aged
  • 4206 Public health
  • 3202 Clinical sciences