Mapping CLSA variables onto Berkman et al’s social network theory
| Social network theory factors | CLSA measures |
| Social network structure | |
| Size range | Number of friends, siblings, relatives, neighbours, children |
| Characteristics of network ties | |
| Frequency of face-to-face contact | Frequency of contact with friends, siblings, relatives, neighbours, children |
| Frequency of organisational participation | Frequency of participation in community activities |
CLSA, Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.