Social Network and Subjective Well-being of the Elderly in Hong Kong

Abstract

This study examines the relationships of demographic characteristics and social network with the subjective well-being of the old-old in Hong Kong. A standardized questionnaire that incorporates self-report measures of well-being demographic data, and social network was used for data collection. Results of the analysis show significant gender differences in all measures of subjective well-being. The overall findings indicate that family network and interdependent support make greater contributions to the psychological well-being of the old-old in Hong Kong than their network of friends.