For researchers and practitioners interested in social relationships, the question remains as
to how large social networks typically are, and how their size and composition change …

Rationale Population aging is a major societal challenge that the US and many other
countries are facing. The roles of intergenerational interactions are being increasingly …

Background Research indicates that social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of
mental disorders, but less is known about the distinct contributions of different aspects of …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: Social relations are a key aspect of aging and the life course.
In this paper, we trace the scientific origins of the study of social relations, focusing in …

Purpose: The study considers the social networks of older Americans, a population for whom
there have been few studies of social network type. It also examines associations between …

With the shifting age demographics of the US population, more psychologists will be asked
to provide clinical services to older adults. Given the high prevalence of persistent pain in …

We show that differences in social orientation and in cognition that exist between cultures
and social classes do not necessarily have counterparts in individual differences within …

Social relations, although basic to human nature, health and well-being, have become
increasingly complicated as a result of changing population demography and technology. In …

There are competing accounts of the relationship among social class, culture, and cognition.
An interactive hypothesis suggests the relationship between social class and cognitive …

Social network types have been proved to have significant impacts on older population's
health outcomes. However, the existing discoveries are still inconsistent, which may be …