Brigitte A. Bloem
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Brigitte A. Bloem has a total of 2 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Fleur Thomése
VU University Amsterdam
1 shared publication- Theo van Tilburg
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 3 December 2008
- Published by Wiley in Personal Relationships
- Vol. 15 (4) , 465-478
Changes in older Dutch adults’ role networks after moving
Using the convoy model (R. L. Kahn & T. C. Antonucci, 1980), this study examined the differential impact of relocation, depending on the distance moved, on the size of 3 types of role networks. A total of 890 Dutch nonmovers and 445 movers (aged 55–86 years) were selected from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam. Results of analyses of variance showed that the neighbor networks changed most after relocation. Long‐distance movers discontinued the largest number of relationships with fellow club members. As expected, moving did not affect coworker networks. The findings show that, consistent with the convoy model, role networks proved to be unstable. Older adults, however, restored their partial networks at the second observation by starting new relationships.
- 3 December 2008
- Published by Wiley in Personal Relationships
- Vol. 15 (4) , 465-478
Changes in older Dutch adults’ role networks after moving
Using the convoy model (R. L. Kahn & T. C. Antonucci, 1980), this study examined the differential impact of relocation, depending on the distance moved, on the size of 3 types of role networks. A total of 890 Dutch nonmovers and 445 movers (aged 55–86 years) were selected from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam. Results of analyses of variance showed that the neighbor networks changed most after relocation. Long‐distance movers discontinued the largest number of relationships with fellow club members. As expected, moving did not affect coworker networks. The findings show that, consistent with the convoy model, role networks proved to be unstable. Older adults, however, restored their partial networks at the second observation by starting new relationships.