An examination of the social networks and social isolation in older and younger adults living with HIV/AIDS
An examination of the social networks and social isolation in older and younger adults living with HIV/AIDS
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DOI：
10.1093/hsw/31.4.299
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发表时间：
2006-11-01
影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
Emlet, Charles A.
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作者：
Emlet, Charles A.
这项研究调查了老年（50 岁或以上）和年轻（20 至 39 岁）艾滋病毒/艾滋病患者的社交网络和社会隔离。作者对太平洋西北地区 88 名艾滋病毒/艾滋病患者进行了采访。两个群体的社交网络都有相似的模式；然而，老年人更有可能独居。超过 38% 的老年人和 54% 的有色人种老年人面临社会孤立的风险，而 20 至 39 岁年龄段的这一比例为 25%。老年男性和有色人种老年人在社交网络量表上的得分明显低于其他人。拥有知己和接受工具性支持与减少艾滋病毒耻辱感显着相关。讨论了对社会工作从业者的影响。
This study examined social networks and social isolation in older (50 years or more) and younger (ages 20 to 39) adults with HIV/AIDS. The author conducted interviews with 88 individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the Pacific Northwest. Both groups' social networks had similar patterns; however, older adults were more likely to live alone. More than 38 percent of older adults and 54 percent of older adults of color were at risk of social isolation compared with 25 percent of those 20 to 39 years of age. Older men and older adults of color had significantly lower scores on the social network scale than others. Having a confidant and receiving instrumental support were significantly correlated with reduced HIV stigma. Implications for social work practitioners are discussed.