Social Networks and Survival Status: A Study of Social Support Networks among Rural Elderly

Author: He Zhaiping
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The elderly in rural areas, as a vulnerable group in society, urgently need social attention and support. This book is the first domestic monograph to study the support system for rural elderly through social network analysis. Through questionnaires conducted among rural elderly, the book systematically and comprehensively explores the social support situation of rural elderly. It holds significant reference value for people to understand rural elderly and for the state to formulate rural elderly care policies. The book is divided into twelve chapters, discussing not only the structure of social support networks but also the differences in social support networks among elderly of different statuses. It examines the variations in support provided by individuals in different roles and the differences in physical and mental health conditions among elderly with different social support networks, and finally proposes corresponding countermeasures. The book conducts thorough and comprehensive research on all aspects of social support networks for the elderly. The research is logically consistent from start to finish, well-structured, and concise in language. All conclusions are derived from the statistical analysis of survey data, with no subjective speculation or arbitrary judgments. It strictly adheres to the procedures and requirements of empirical research, demonstrating high standards of rigor and professionalism.