Time and the convoy model: Social network turnover and mental health in older adulthood

We found evidence for disparities in social network turnover by race, but no evidence that these disparities impact changes in depression. We conclude with implications for the convoy model and syntheses between convoy perspectives and theories of network advantage.

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The Journals of Gerontology Series B
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2026-02-03
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https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbag017
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Health disparities and outcomes
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Time and the convoy model: Social network turnover and mental health in older adulthood

James Iveniuk, I’deyah Ricketts
The Journals of Gerontology Series B
Health disparities and outcomes
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Time and the convoy model: Social network turnover and mental health in older adulthood

James Iveniuk, I’deyah Ricketts
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Abstract

We found evidence for disparities in social network turnover by race, but no evidence that these disparities impact changes in depression. We conclude with implications for the convoy model and syntheses between convoy perspectives and theories of network advantage.

The Journals of Gerontology Series B
University of Illinois Chicago (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
Health disparities and outcomes
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