Table 1 Measurement of social network and older adults’ well-being
Latent variables | Observed variables | Problems | Values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent variable: Social network | Family network | Family contacts | How many family members/relatives do you see or hear from at least once a month? | 0 = none,1 = 1,2 = 2,3 = 3–4,4 = 5–8,5 = 9 and above |
Family talks | How many family members/relatives do you feel at ease with that you can talk about private matters? | 0 = none,1 = 1,2 = 2,3 = 3–4,4 = 5–8,5 = 9 and above | ||
Family supports | How many family members/relatives do you feel close to such that you could call on them for help? | 0 = none,1 = 1,2 = 2,3 = 3–4,4 = 5–8,5 = 9 and above | ||
Friend network | Friend contacts | How many friends do you see or hear from at least once a month? | 0 = none,1 = 1,2 = 2,3 = 3–4,4 = 5–8,5 = 9 and above | |
Friend talks | How many family members/relatives do you feel at ease with that you can talk about private matters? | 0 = none,1 = 1,2 = 2,3 = 3–4,4 = 5–8,5 = 9 and above | ||
Friend supports | How many family members/relatives do you feel close to such that you could call on them for help? | 0 = none,1 = 1,2 = 2,3 = 3–4,4 = 5–8,5 = 9 and above | ||
Dependent variables: older adults’ well-being | life satisfaction | Overall, are you satisfied with your current life? | 1 = very unsatisfied, 2 = quite unsatisfied, 3 = average, 4 = quite satisfied, 5 = very satisfied | |
Self-rated health | How do you think of your current health condition? | 1 = very unhealthy, 2 = quite unhealthy, 3 = average, 4 = quite healthy, 5 = very healthy | ||