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Conjugal social support: patterns in later life.

C E Depner, B Ingersoll-Dayton

    Journal of Gerontology
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Older adults provide less conjugal social support, including emotional, respect, and health-related forms. Women perceive less marital support than men, despite increased needs in later life.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Conjugal social support is crucial for older adults.
    • Literature suggests three key support types: emotional, respect, and health-related.
    • Older age may be associated with changes in support provision and perception.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the provision and perception of conjugal social support among older adults.
    • To examine differences in support exchange based on age and gender.
    • To explore the relationship between perceived support and later life needs.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey research utilizing a national sample of 412 married adults aged 50 and older.
    • Hypotheses derived from a literature review on social support exchange.
    • Analysis of emotional, respect, and health-related support provision and perception.

    Main Results:

    • Older respondents reported providing less emotional, respect, and health-related support.
    • Women perceived significantly less social support within marriage compared to men.
    • Findings indicate a potential gap between support needs and provision in later life.

    Conclusions:

    • Older adults may be less active in providing conjugal support.
    • Gender differences in perceived marital support warrant further investigation.
    • Understanding support dynamics is vital for promoting well-being in aging populations.

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