Social networks and health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study among older adults in the Netherlands.

Autor:	Steijvers, Lisanne C. J., Leeferink, Floor, Brinkhues, Stephanie, Hoebe, Christian J. P. A., Dukers-Muijrers, Nicole H. T. M.
Předmět:	LIFESTYLES EXERCISE QUALITATIVE research SATISFACTION HEALTH STATISTICAL sampling INTERVIEWING INFORMATION resources LONELINESS SOUND recordings THEMATIC analysis SOCIAL networks HEALTH behavior RESEARCH methodology SOCIAL support COVID-19 pandemic DIET SOCIAL participation OLD age
Zdroj:	Journal of Public Health (09431853); Oct2024, Vol. 32 Issue 10, p1989-2000, 12p
Abstrakt:	Aim: Social networks, all social relationships that people have, may influence people's health behavior and well-being, which was evaluated in this qualitative study in older adults. Furthermore, we evaluated people's needs for strengthening social networks. Subject and methods: For this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted between May and July 2021 among 24 adults aged 60 years and older. Results: Respondents provided information on social network structure (number and types of relations) and function (social support). They received informational support from friends, emotional support from their partner/spouse, and all types of support (including practical support) from family. Respondents stated that their health behavior was mainly influenced by a partner/spouse. Family and friends were mostly for socializing. To strengthen networks, in-person bilateral or small group interactions were preferred. Conclusion: Family and friends were important social supporters and positively influenced health behaviors. This study emphasizes the importance of social networks in health promotion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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