Social Cohesion and Belonging Predict the Well-Being of Community-Dwelling Older People

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2015

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BioMed Central Geriatrics

This research article discusses the potential impacts of social cohesion, belonging, and instrumental goals on the well-being of older individuals (i.e., the degree of social well-being may predict the physical well-being of older individuals), and encourages stronger neighborhood ties to be created to promote well-being.