Abstract
The number of informal helpers who are utilized during a serious personal problem was examined among a national sample of black adults. Kin were more prevalent in the helper network than nonkin. Multivariate analysis indicated that network size was predicted by age, gender, income, familial contact, and type of problem. An interaction between age and having a child substantiated the importance of adult children in maintaining the informal support networks of older adults. The discussion highlights the significance of the informal network in providing assistance during a personal crisis.
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