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Intergenerational perspectives on impaired elders' support networks.

A L Townsend, S W Poulshock

    Journal of Gerontology
    |January 1, 1986
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    Elders and their adult children often disagree on the specifics of social support networks, particularly regarding size and composition. Decision-making support networks are typically smaller and more family-focused than general caregiving networks.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Social Psychology

    Background:

    • Understanding social support networks is crucial for elder care.
    • Intergenerational perspectives on support systems can differ significantly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare impaired elders' and their adult children's perceptions of caregiving and decision-making support networks.
    • To identify discrepancies in network size, composition, and centrality between generations.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey research involving two generations: impaired elders and their adult children (n=101 each).
    • Comparative analysis of reported social support network structures.

    Main Results:

    • General agreement on primary support persons and hierarchy, but significant differences in network size and composition.

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  • Decision-making networks were smaller, more centralized, and family-exclusive compared to caregiving networks.

    • Conclusions:

    • Distinguishing between caregiving and decision-making support networks is essential.
    • Intergenerational differences in social support perception warrant consideration in research and practice.
    • Future interventions should account for these differing perspectives in elder care.