Changes in Peripheral Social Partners and Loneliness Over Time : The Moderating Role of Interdependence
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 823-829 |
| Journal / Publication | Psychology and Aging |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2011 |
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Abstract
We examined the relationships between age, changes in the number of peripheral partners, and changes in loneliness over 2 years among 365 Hong Kong Chinese aged 18-91 years. We also tested the moderating role of interdependent self-construal in the relationships. Results showed that the well-documented negative association between age and number of peripheral partners over time was only significant for individuals with low and medium interdependence but not for those with high interdependence. Moreover, only older and middle-aged adults high in interdependence benefitted from having more peripheral social partners by showing decreased loneliness in the 2-year interval. © 2011 American Psychological Association.
Research Area(s)
- Age difference, Loneliness, Peripheral social partners, Self-construal, Social network
Citation Format(s)
Changes in Peripheral Social Partners and Loneliness Over Time : The Moderating Role of Interdependence. / Zhang, Xin; Yeung, Dannii Y.; Fung, Helene H.; Lang, Frieder R.
In: Psychology and Aging, Vol. 26, No. 4, 12.2011, p. 823-829.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal
