Changes in older Dutch adults' role networks after moving

B.A. Bloem, T.G. van Tilburg, G.C.F. Thomese

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    Abstract

    Using the convoy model (R. L. Kahn & T. C. Antonucci, 1980), this study examined the differential impact of relocation, depending on the distance moved, on the size of 3 types of role networks. A total of 890 Dutch nonmovers and 445 movers (aged 55-86 years) were selected from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam. Results of analyses of variance showed that the neighbor networks changed most after relocation. Long-distance movers discontinued the largest number of relationships with fellow club members. As expected, moving did not affect coworker networks. The findings show that, consistent with the convoy model, role networks proved to be unstable. Older adults, however, restored their partial networks at the second observation by starting new relationships. © 2008 IARR.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)465-478
    Number of pages14
    JournalPersonal Relationships
    Volume15
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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