International Journal of Research in Social Sciences

  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 6

The Role of Social Network and Its Implication on the Health Needs of Elderly In Udupi District.

  • Author:
  • Rayan Mathias1, Rameela Shekhar2
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 117 to 125

1Coordinator, P. G. Dept of Social Work, Milagres College, Kallianpur

2Dean, P. G. Department, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore

Online published on 20 June, 2019.

Abstract

The social network plays a significant role inenhancing physical and mental health of the elderly. The objective of the present study was to assess the role of social network and its implication on health needs of elderly in Udupi district. The data of the study was drawn from Udupi district through random sampling method. The findings of the study indicate that social network will have a positive impact on health of the elderly. Health of the elderly and social network are significantly correlated

Keywords

Elderly, Social Network, Health Needs