Gerontologist. 1995 Aug;35(4):498-508.

Social class differences in social support among older adults.

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Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Ann Arbor 48109, USA.

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The purpose of this study is to test for social class differences in social support among older adults. Data on a comprehensive range of social support measures provided by a nationwide sample of elderly people suggests that social class differences emerge when measures of contact with friends, support provided to others, and satisfaction with support are examined. However, significant differences fail to emerge with indicators of contact with family, support received from others, and negative interaction.

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R01 AG09221/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States

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