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What are the theories of social support?
- Hierarchical compensatory model (emotional support seeked from spouse first, then children, then friends)
- Task specificity model (men used for instrumental support, women for emotional support)
- Functional specificity of relationships model (use of people in our own way)
- Convoy model (who we turn to for support changes over time)
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What is the latent kin matrix?
getting support in later life from those who are not necessarily on the "front lines"/openly present
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What are the benefits of marriage in later life?
- extra social security
- instrumental help
- greater social opportunities
- intimacy
- higher income
- lower mortality rates
- better health
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How does sexual activity change as we age?
frequency declines but satisfaction increases
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What does the continuity theory say?
what is important to you in early life is important to you in later life
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In what ways are retirement satisfying?
- when couples retire as same time
- least satisfying when man retires before woman
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What influences the conflict between parent and adult child relationships?
- communication
- differences in lifestyle and personal habits
- religion and politics
- child rearing practices
- work habits
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What are the six components of intergenerational solidarity?
- frequency of interaction
- type of interaction
- amount of positive sentiment
- level of agreement about value and beliefs
- exchange of services/support
- geographical proximity
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What are the five patterns of intergenerational solidarity?
- tight knit (high on all six components)
- sociable (high on all but exchange of services)
- obligatory (high on proximity, contact, exchange/ low on positive sentiment and agreement about values and beliefs)
- Intimate but distant (strong on positive sentiment/ low on frequency and type of interaction and exchange of services/support)
- detached (low on all)
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What is the effect of parental divorce?
men decrease in social support after divorce
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Who do child free older adults turn to for social support?
friends and neighbors
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What kinds of support do unmarried older adults have?
strong kin and friendship ties with better finances
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What are the types of sibling relationships?
- intimate
- congenial (second most common/friendly)
- loyal (most common)
- apathetic ("don't know, don't care")
- hostile ("don't want anything to do with")
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What are the styles of grandparenting?
- remote
- companionate
- intimate
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How is grandparenting after divorce of adult children?
- increased bond
- intimacy at a distance
- blurred due to new relationships (key is custody not lineage)
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How are late life friendships for men and women?
- women more likely to confide in other women
- men more likely to share a laugh
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