Examined the influence of a confidant and the characteristics of that relationship on the well-being of 1,200 older men. In general, the presence of a confidant or characteristics of the confidant (sex, age, contact, frequency) had little influence on well-being. Intimacy and disclosure may be less important to men. (JAC)

Used longitudinal interview data to compare objective and subjective financial well-being of older, divorced/separated men (N=114) and women (N=251) at the beginning and end of 10-year period. Men and women did not differ in satisfaction with their level of living or assessments of financial adequacy at either interview. (Author/NRB)

A model of singleness in later life was developed to show how the social context may influence the personal and social resources of older, unmarried persons. Role transitions of the unmarried over the life course, finances, health, and social relationships of older singles are discussed with implications for practice and future research.…

Investigated extent to which perceptions of global and specific equity/inequity were associated with dissatisfaction, disagreement between spouses, partners' regard for one another, and gender-role attitudes for 82 couples over age 60. Studied differential influence of equity/inequity for well-being of women and men. (Author/NB)

Compared the personal and social resources and psychological well-being of 438 elderly parents and 103 childless people. Results showed both groups reported similar resources; children did not assure life satisfaction, less loneliness, or greater acceptance of death. The atypical status of the childless did not affect well-being. (WAS)