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I understand that social contact is an important aspect of older adults’ well-being, especially at the social level. However, I hope to know how can I measure the social contact of the living-alone elderly, considering their specific situation?

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AndrewYuk

3 December 2021

I understand that social contact is an important aspect of older adults’ well-being, especially at the social level. However, I hope to know how can I measure the social contact of the living-alone elderly, considering their specific situation?

I understand that social contact is an important aspect of older adults’ well-being, especially at the social level. However, I hope to know how can I measure the social contact of the living-alone elderly, considering their specific situation?

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DonnaKwun@yahoo.com.hk

2 December 2021

Welcome.

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AndrewYuk@yahoo.com.hk

2 December 2021

Many thanks for the great example.

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DonnaKwun@yahoo.com.hk

2 December 2021

How about measuring the frequency of friend contact, for example, set 0 = less than once a month, 1 = once a month, 2 = two to three times a month, 3 = once a week, 4 = two to six times a week, to 5 = every day.

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