Publication Type

Report

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

2-2024

Abstract

In this research brief, we explore the differences in well-being, social engagement, and social networks amongst groups of married and unmarried male and female older adults and discuss potential policy implications. Our study found that single older adult men fared significantly worse than their married counterparts and single older adult women across different aspects of social well-being, such as social engagement and social support. While this emphasizes the need for increased community efforts to engage men, especially single men, in social activities, specific outreach efforts may be required to better understand their needs and how community programmes can address them.

Keywords

Social engagement, social networks, older adults, well-being, gender, Singapore

Discipline

Asian Studies | Civic and Community Engagement | Gerontology

First Page

1

Last Page

26

Publisher

SMU Centre for Research on Successful Ageing

City or Country

Singapore

Embargo Period

6-3-2024

Copyright Owner and License

SMU

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