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ArticleJournal of family theory & review2020

The Convoy Model and Later-Life Family Relationships.

Heather R Fuller, Kristine J Ajrouch, Toni C Antonucci

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Article in Journal of family theory & review, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 58 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

58 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  6. Time and the convoy model: social network turnover and mental health in older adulthood.The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences · 2026
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  7. Living Arrangements and Cognitive Impairment Among Mexican American Older Adults: Nativity Differences.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026
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  15. Experiences of Social Relationships for Adults Living With Multiple Long-Term Conditions: A Qualitative Interview Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Heather R FullerNorth Dakota State University.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0179-3447
Kristine J AjrouchEastern Michigan University.
Toni C AntonucciUniversity of Michigan.

Funding

Research Education ComponentP30AG059300 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI KRISTINE J. AJROUCH, TONI Claudette ANTONUCCI · 2018 to 2026
$7.0M
NIA NIH HHS P30 AG059300
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The convoy model of social relations was developed to provide a heuristic framework for conceptualizing and understanding social relationships. In this Original Voices article, we begin with an overview of the theoretical tenets of the convoy model, including its value in addressing situational and contextual influences, especially variability in family forms and cultural diversity across the life span, but particularly in older adulthood. We also consider the contributions of the convoy model to the field of family gerontology by illustrating concepts, methods, and measures used to test the model, as well as its usefulness and limitations in addressing contemporary issues facing older adults. Finally, we discuss opportunities for innovation and application of the convoy model to the study of later-life family relationships. In summary, we emphasize the benefits and inclusiveness of the convoy model for guiding current and future research to address challenges facing family gerontology now and in the future.

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aging familiesconvoy modeldynamic social networks

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PMID32536976
PMCPMC7283809

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