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| العنوان: |
Shifts in Older Adults' Social Connections Throughout the Initial Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic. |
| المؤلفون: |
Fuller, Heather R, Huseth-Zosel, Andrea, Hofmann, Brittany, Vleet, Bryce Van, Kinkade, Emily, Carlson, Shawn L, Sturn, Emily |
| المصدر: |
Gerontologist; Oct2022, Vol. 62 Issue 8, p1160-1172, 13p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
SOCIAL participation, SOCIAL support, RESEARCH methodology, SATISFACTION, INTERVIEWING, EXPERIENCE, QUALITATIVE research, INTERPERSONAL relations, SOCIAL distancing, THEMATIC analysis, FAMILY relations, COVID-19 pandemic |
| مستخلص: |
Background and Objectives The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic exposed older adults to increased health risks, yet social distancing precautions also heightened risks to their social well-being. This mixed-methods study explores changes in older adults' satisfaction with social engagement and interpersonal connections throughout the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research Design and Methods A Midwestern sample of 76 older adults aged 70–97 completed a series of 4 interviews from March 2020 through April 2021 about their experiences with COVID-19 social distancing precautions. Participants reported social engagement satisfaction and frequency of contact with family and friends. Additionally, they responded to open-ended questions about social connection experiences. Results Satisfaction with social engagement rebounded with significant increases across the year of the pandemic, whereas frequency of contact shifted from high remote contact early in the pandemic to greater in-person contact over time, with nuanced distinctions between family and friends. Qualitative thematic analysis identified themes including: (1) shifts in family support, (2) adaptable and flexible friendships, (3) social isolation fatigue, and (4) communication through technology. Within each theme, perceptions of interpersonal connections shifted over time. Discussion and Implications Findings suggest diverse social connection experiences among older adults, yet general patterns of strong social connections and adaptation over time. Future research should build upon these findings to better understand older adults' social needs and seek to explore ways to best foster social connections during instances of forced social isolation or historical crises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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