Internet Use and Social Networking Among Middle Aged and Older Adults
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In this study, the associations between Internet use and the social networks of adults over 50 years of age were examined. A sample (n = 2284) from the 2004 wave of the Health and Retirement Survey was used. In regression models considering a number of control variables, frequency of contact with friends, frequency of contact with family, and attendance at organizational meetings (not including religious services) were found to have a significant positive association with Internet use for adults over 50. Results add to the body of research that suggests Internet use can strengthen social networks, looking specifically at adults over 50.
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Internet use for adults more than age 50 is positively related to the strength of social networks.
“I nternet use for adults more than age 50 is positively related to the strength of social networks ( Hogeboom, McDermott, Perrin, Osman, & Bell-Ellison, 2010 )”
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- Authors
- Hogeboom, D. L., McDermott, R. J., Perrin, K. M., Osman, H., & Bell-Ellison, B. A.
- Affiliations
- University of South Florida (US)
- Corresponding author
- Hogeboom, David L.
- Venue
- Educational Gerontology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2010-01-05
- Volume
- 36
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 93-111
- ISSN
- 0360-1277 (ISSN-L)
- 1521-0472
- OpenAlex
- W1979150453
- Cited by
- 159
- References
- 1
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- FWCI
- 27.69
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Educational Gerontology (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Demography › Technology Use by Older Adults
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Keywords
- internet use, social networks, middle-aged and older adults, social contact, family contact, organizational meetings, social support, aging
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