Childlessness, Social Network Profiles in Midlife and Late Adulthood, and Their Implications for Subjective Well-being.
Bussarawan TeerawichitchainanDahye KimChristine HoPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2024)
Results underscore the importance of differentiating network types among the childless, particularly when assessing their well-being. Contrary to the notion associating later-life childlessness with social isolation and vulnerabilities, many childless Singaporeans manage to construct non-child-based networks equipped with various supportive relations that cater to their needs. Nevertheless, persistent vulnerabilities among restricted network members deserve policymakers' attention.