Abstract
This study examined the extent to which adult sons were incorporated into the support network of older rural men through a convergent symbolic-interaction/exchange theory perspective. Respondents were 56 rural men, 65 years or older, selected through an area cluster sampling strategy. The findings showed adult sons play a relatively minor role in the support network of older fathers as seen through helping. Neither were they frequent recipients of help. Sons played a moderately active role through their participation in family ceremonies and emergencies (association). The extent to which older fathers received or gave help could not be predicted. Association between fathers and sons, however, could be explained through proximity. Suggestions are provided for practitioners concerned with the support network of older adults living in geographical areas experiencing a rural to urban change.
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