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  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Social Network Analysis

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  • Personal networks are crucial for older adults' well-being.
  • Existing research often overlooks the impact of geographic context on social network formation.
  • Understanding how place influences social connections is vital for aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between geographic context and social network bridging in older adults.
  • To determine if living in rural, mixed, or urban areas affects the ability to form diverse social ties.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Person-to-Person Health Interview Survey (N=709) of Indiana residents.
  • Collected personal network data using 4 name-generating prompts.
  • Employed logistic and linear regression models to analyze network bridging measures.

Main Results:

  • A minority of older adults reported the ability to bridge ties within their networks.
  • Respondents in rural and mixed counties were less likely to have disconnected members in their network compared to urban residents.

Conclusions:

  • Community location shapes opportunities for older adults to access unique network resources.
  • Geographic disparities in social network access among older adults warrant further investigation using a network perspective.