Is the association between social network types, depressive symptoms and life satisfaction mediated by the perceived availability of social support? A cross-sectional analysis using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that restricted social networks that are reflective of social isolation, as well as those that are intermediate in terms of their diversity can create gaps in perceived social support and, consequently, can negatively impact mental health and life satisfaction. PMID: 30406668 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30406668?dopt=Abstract

Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 8, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Harasemiw O, Newall N, Mackenzie CS, Shooshtari S, Menec V Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research

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