Personal social networks of older generations: families with four generations living

Authors

  • Henrique Testa Vicente
  • Liliana Sousa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial11p75-98

Keywords:

Multigenerational families, Personal social networks, Intergenerational relationships.

Abstract

This exploratory study analysis the social personal networks of the oldest generation in families with four living generations. A questionnaire to analyse the personal social network (IARSP-R) was administered to 23 participants, from the oldest generation (G1). Main findings show medium size networks, cohesive, homogeneous and family centred. The contiguous generational subsystem (G2) provides most of the support, with differentiated contributes from the other generations.

Author Biographies

Henrique Testa Vicente

PhD, Professor Auxiliar, Instituto Superior Miguel Torga, Coimbra, Portugal.

Liliana Sousa

PhD, Professor Auxiliar, Departamento de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade de Aveiro, UNIFAI (Unidade de Investigação e Formação de Adultos e Jovens).

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Published

2012-02-02

How to Cite

Vicente, H. T., & Sousa, L. (2012). Personal social networks of older generations: families with four generations living. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial11), 75–98. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial11p75-98

Issue

Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 11 - Redes Sociais e Velhice

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Papers

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