Abstract
We investigate the association between household arrangements and social
network characteristics by using three structural perspectives: social context,
time demands, and social support. evidence from the survey on the social
networks of the dutch 2007/2008 (ssnd; n= 950) best supports the social
support and time demands perspectives. while persons living in households
with a partner and/or with children generally hold fewer and less diverse ties
to household externals with whom they discuss important personal matters;
those living alone have larger core discussion networks with more different
contacts. this suggests that those living alone are not less socially integrated
than people who share a household with others.
network characteristics by using three structural perspectives: social context,
time demands, and social support. evidence from the survey on the social
networks of the dutch 2007/2008 (ssnd; n= 950) best supports the social
support and time demands perspectives. while persons living in households
with a partner and/or with children generally hold fewer and less diverse ties
to household externals with whom they discuss important personal matters;
those living alone have larger core discussion networks with more different
contacts. this suggests that those living alone are not less socially integrated
than people who share a household with others.
| Translated title of the contribution | Households and personal networks |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 59-84 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Journal | Mens en Maatschappij |
| Volume | 89 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- household arrangements
- personal relationships
- social networks
- social integration