Comparative Analysis of Social Networks in Institutionalized Older Adults versus Aging-in-Place Scenarios.

Constantin Ciucurel, Mariana Ionela Tudor, Manuela Mihaela Ciucurel, Ioan-Cosmin Boca, Elena Ioana Iconaru

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Article in Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Fostering active aging in older adults: results of a communication and social skills program.BMC geriatrics · 2025
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Constantin CiucurelDepartment of Medical Assistance and Physical Therapy, University Center of Pitesti, National University for Science and Technology Politehnica Bucuresti, 110040 Pitesti, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3081-741X

Mariana Ionela TudorDepartment of Medical Assistance and Physical Therapy, University Center of Pitesti, National University for Science and Technology Politehnica Bucuresti, 110040 Pitesti, Romania.

Manuela Mihaela CiucurelDepartment of Psychology, Communication Sciences and Social Assistance, University Center of Pitesti, National University for Science and Technology Politehnica Bucuresti, 110040 Pitesti, Romania.

Ioan-Cosmin BocaDepartment of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Therapy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9967-7043

Elena Ioana IconaruDepartment of Medical Assistance and Physical Therapy, University Center of Pitesti, National University for Science and Technology Politehnica Bucuresti, 110040 Pitesti, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9673-9309

University of Oradea · ROUniversity of Pitesti · RO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

(1) Background: This research aims to compare social networks among institutionalized and aging-in-place (AIP) older adults through the validation of a new questionnaire. (2) Methods: The cross-sectional study included 100 older adults (mean age: 73.53 ± 5.49 years; age range: 65-85 years), with 48 institutionalized subjects and 52 AIP subjects. We developed, validated, and administered a new questionnaire, the Social Network Assessment for Older People Questionnaire (SNAOPQ), to assess older adults' social networks using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. (3) Results: The SNAOPQ demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.91 and McDonald's omega of 0.91). Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between variables, highlighting differences in social networks between institutionalized and AIP individuals (

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aging independentlycomparative social analysisinstitutional caresocial connectionssocial engagement and isolationsocial support

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PMID38392105

DOI10.3390/geriatrics9010018

PMCPMC10887761

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