Giving Social Support to Others, Socioeconomic Status, and Changes in Self-Esteem in Late Life

Objective. The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to see if providing emotional support to others bolsters the self-esteem of older adults over time; and (2) to assess whether the salubrious effects of helping others are more likely to be enjoyed by high socioeconomic status (SES) elders.