The impact of social support networks on mental and physical health in the transition to older adulthood: A longitudinal, pattern-centered approach

International Journal of Behavioral Development

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 117-129

  Fiori, Katherine L ^a   Jager, Justin ^b  

^a ADELPHI UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT   (United States)

Author keywords

Cognitive functioning; Depression; Health; Middle aged adults; Network types; Relationships; Support exchange

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ADULTHOOD; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; HEALTH; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH; PHASE TRANSITION; REVIEW; SOCIAL SUPPORT; SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORK; WELLBEING;

EID: 84858266188     PISSN: 01650254     EISSN: 14640651     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0165025411424089     Document Type: Review

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