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Health Education Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, 131-139, 1988
© 1988 Oxford University Press

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Age, social ties and health behaviors: an exploratory study

Judith H. Hibbard

University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403, USA

This investigation explores the conditions under which social support or social ties are related to health behaviors. Specifically, the types of health behaviors related to social ties are examined; the degree to which these relationships vary across age and sex groups is assessed; and possible moderating variables are identified. The study population included 2603 adults, who were randomly selected from among the members of a large health maintenance organization. Medical record data covering seven years of outpatient services were linked with survey data on the respondents. The findings show that people who have more social ties engage in a greater number of health promoting and preventive behaviors and fewer risk-taking behaviors. This link is strongest among older people. The results also indicate that social ties are related to fewer risk-taking behaviors only when the behavior appears to be health salient. The findings are interpreted in a life stage context.


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