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Community Structure and Support Network Variations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 November 2008

G. Clare Wenger  and
Fred St Leger†
G. Clare Wenger
Affiliation:
Centre for Social Policy Research and Development, University of Wales, Bangor
Fred St Leger†
Affiliation:
Department of Social Administration and Policy, University of Ulster, Coleraine
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Abstract

This paper presents data from two studies of support networks conducted in North Wales and Northern Ireland. Five types of support networks are identified and it is shown that the distribution of network type is related to community. Distribution of network type is further shown to be influenced by population stability and population density. It is argued that since network type is correlated with service use, identification of network type provides a useful tool for policy makers and practitioners in the context of care in the community.

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Ageing & Society , Volume 12 , Issue 2 , June 1992 , pp. 213 - 236
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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