Family and Social Engagement

The dynamics of social ties, as well as their consequences for individuals, families, and communities, are shaped by the changing demography of society. Charting influences on the pace of aging and health across the life course requires a deep, evidence-based understanding of the structure, dynamics, and nature of family and other social ties. CAPS’s scientists have identified key questions arising from these demographic changes, and research in this area considers disparities in aging with attention to populations often neglected in past research, multiple levels of analysis and timescales, and the development of new methodological techniques and data sources.

NIH Awards to CAPS Faculty