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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Subjective memory problems (SMP) are a growing concern among aging populations.
  • Social support is crucial for well-being in older adults.
  • Understanding factors influencing social support is vital for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between subjective memory problems and social support (emotional support and contact frequency) in older adults.
  • To examine how gender, education, and functional limitations moderate this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the 2014 Health and Retirement Study, a nationally representative survey of US adults aged 51 and over.
  • Statistical examination of the association between subjective memory problems and perceived emotional support and contact frequency.
  • Moderation analysis to assess the influence of demographic and functional factors.

Main Results:

  • Subjective memory problems were associated with reduced perceived emotional support from friends in older adults (65+).
  • Subjective memory problems predicted fewer writing-based contacts with children and friends in older adults.
  • The impact of memory problems on social support was moderated by age, gender, education, and functional limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Subjective memory problems can negatively affect social support networks in older adults.
  • Interventions aimed at mitigating memory problems may help preserve social connections in aging populations.
  • Personalized support strategies considering individual characteristics are necessary.