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
Citation
NGU, Rachel Wen Yi; Tan, Yi Wen; TAN, Yan Er; and HIAH, Wei Tin.
Social engagement, social networks, and well-being of older adults by gender and marital status. (2024). 1-26.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/rosa_reports/24
Copyright Owner and License
SMU
Creative Commons License
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