Older African Americans, more often than whites, develop social networks to

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Older African Americans, due to historical and systemic factors such as segregation and discrimination, often have tighter family networks and rely more heavily on familial support. This is not to say that they do not have social networks for entertainment and camaraderie, but family support tends to be more important. Emphasizing problems and encouraging segregation are not typically goals of social networks.

Older African Americans, More Often Than Whites, Develop Social Networks