Positive and negative social exchanges: weighing their effects in later life

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Both positive and negative social exchanges contribute to efforts toward understanding the impact of social bonds on health and well-being in later life. Negative social exchanges have emerged in previous research as more consequential for well-being than positive social exchanges because these studies often focused only on one, and usually negative, outcome. Future studies must consider a number of factors to yield a fairer assessment of the significance of positive and negative exchanges, such as comparison of positive and negative social exchanges of approximately equal intensity and a complete sampling of the domains of positive and negative social interaction.

Psychological aspects, Analysis, Interpersonal relations, Social interaction, Social exchange

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The methodology of social scientific research in gerontology: progress and issues

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Technological innovations such as PCs, FTP and CD-ROMs and methodological variations in analyzing data, mode of research, and easy access to data stored has improved the quality of gerontological studies tremendously. Multivariate analyses, with the aid of the latest computer technology, helps researchers to deal with the subject in detail and thus, enhances the quality of research. However, care should be taken to avoid too many statistical details which may shift the focus of the article from research results to data provided.

Methods, Innovations, Gerontology

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Research and politics in policymaking for Social Security

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Evidence shows that research has become more of a political tool than a neutral form of gathering facts. An example is the Social Security Board's use of tainted data to establish the constitutionality of the program in 1937. Policy analysts have been expressing confidence since the start of the century that improved research methodology would detach social policy from politics, but such a goal remains unattained.

Political aspects, Statistics, Statistics (Data)

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