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Family functioning in late late life.

C L Johnson1, L Troll

  • 1Medical Anthropology Program, University of California, San Francisco.

Journal of Gerontology
|March 1, 1992
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Older adults with children actively engage with relatives, as children facilitate connections. Childless, unmarried older individuals receive less support from other relatives, indicating limited substitution effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • The oldest old (individuals 85 years and older) represent a growing demographic.
  • Understanding the support systems available to this population is crucial for their well-being.
  • Family and social networks are primary sources of support for older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of family as a support system for the oldest old.
  • To examine the relationship between having children and the extent of social network activity in very old age.
  • To assess the applicability of the principle of substitution in support networks for childless, unmarried older individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Study involved 150 individuals aged 85 and older.
  • Data collected through structured and open-ended interviews.

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  • Focus on family and social network interactions as sources of support.

    • Main Results:

    • Individuals with children demonstrated significantly higher activity with all relatives.
    • Children act as a crucial link to extended family, including grandchildren and in-laws.
    • Childless and unmarried participants (30%) received limited support from other relatives.

    Conclusions:

    • Family, particularly children, plays a vital role in maintaining social activity for the oldest old.
    • The principle of substitution, where other relatives compensate for the absence of children, appears ineffective for this demographic.
    • Variations in family functioning significantly impact the support received by the oldest members.