Prof. dr. J. (Jenny) Gierveld

Honorary Fellow

Affiliations

Emeritus professor VU University, Amsterdam
Honorary Professor in the Department of Human Ecology of the University of Alberta, Canada
Resting member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences

Educational background

Sociology

Expertise

Social demography, (changes in) household composition, living arrangements, social networks, repartnering, well-being and loneliness of older person

Phone

++ 31 (0)70 3565200

E-mail

gierveld @ nidi.nl

Publications (selection)

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2006),

Eenzaamheid en kerk. In: E. Talstra et al. Ongekend; over eenzaamheid. Barneveld: De Vuurbaak, p. 44-53.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2006),

Eenzaamheid onder kwetsbare oudere mannen en vrouwen: oorzaken en oplossingen. Bijblijven; cumulatief geneeskundig nascholingssysteem 22 (9): 67-75.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2006),

Societal trends and lifecourse events affecting diversity in later life. In: S.O. Daatland & S. Biggs (eds.), Ageing and diversity: multiple pathways and cultural migrations. Bristol, UK: The Policy Press, p. 175-188. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de & P.A. Dykstra (2006),

Impact of longer life on care giving from children. In: Zeng, Y., E.M. Crimmins, Y. Carrière & J.M. Robine (eds.), Longer life and healthy aging. Springer, p. 239-259. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de & G.O. Hagestad (2006),

Perspectives on the integration of older men and women. Research on Aging 28 (6): 627-637. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de & D. Perlman (2006),

Long-standing nonkin relationships of older adults in the Netherlands and the United States. Research on Aging 28 (6): 730-748. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de & T. van Tilburg (2006),

A 6-item scale for overall, emotional, and social loneliness; confirmatory tests on survey data. Research on Aging 28 (5): 582-598. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de, T.G. van Tilburg & P.A. Dykstra (2006),

Loneliness and social isolation. In: A. Vangelisti & D. Perlman (eds.), The Cambridge handbook of personal relationships. New York: Cambridge University Press, p. 485-500.

Dykstra, P.A, T.G. van Tilburg & J. de Jong Gierveld (2005),

Changes in older adult loneliness; results from a seven-year longitudinal study. Research on Aging 27 (6): 725-747. [pdf]

Beekink, E., J. Gierveld & B. Meyboom-de Jong (2004),

Inleiding en demografische aspecten. In: F. Eulderink, T.J. Heeren, D.L. Knook & G.J. Ligthart (eds.), Inleiding gerontologie en geriatrie. Houten: Bohn, Stafleu Van Loghum, p. 1-16.

Dykstra, P.A. & J. de Jong Gierveld (2004),

Gender and marital-history differences in emotional and social loneliness among Dutch older adults. Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue Canadienne du Viellissement 23 (2): 141-155. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2004),

Changements démographiques et contrat social de soutien informel dans la famille. In: J. Véron, S. Pennec & J. Légaré (eds.), Âge, générations et contrat social: l'État-providence face aux changements démographiques. Paris: INED, p. 105-117.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2004),

Eenzaamheidsinterventies langs de meetlat. In: J. Steyaert (ed.), Esc@pe, als je wereld kleiner wordt. Fontys Hogescholen etc., p. 73-75.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2004),

Participation and integration or isolation and segregation: the position of older adults. NIAS newsletter 32 (1): 11-14.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2004),

Remarriage, unmarried cohabitation, living apart together: partner relationships following bereavement or divorce. Journal of Marriage and the Family 66 (1): 236-243. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2004),

Social networks and social well-being of older men and women living alone. In: S. Arber, K. Davidson & J. Ginn (eds.), Gender and ageing: changing roles and relationships. Maidenhead: Open University Press, p. 95-110.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2004),

Societal trends and lifecourse events affecting diversity in later life. In: S.O. Daatland & S. Biggs (eds.), Ageing and diversity: multiple pathways and cultural migrations. Bristol: The Policy Press, p. 175-188.

Jong Gierveld, J. de & B. Havens (2004),

Cross-national comparisons of social isolation and loneliness: introduction and overview. Canadian Journal on Aging 23 (2): 109-113. [pdf]

Tilburg, T. van, B. Havens & J. de Jong Gierveld (2004),

Loneliness among older adults in the Netherlands, Italy and Canada: a multifaceted comparison. Canadian Journal on Aging 23 (2): 169-180. [pdf]

Uhlenberg, P. & J. de Jong Gierveld (2004),

Age-segregation in later life: an examination of personal networks. Ageing and Society 24 (1): 5-28. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2003),

Ouderen en de Tweede Demografische Transitie; de effecten van partnertransities op later leeftijd voor de familiale banden. Bevolking en Gezin 32 (1): 29-44. [pdf]

Gierveld, J. (2003),

Sociale positionering van ouderen. In: CBS, Sturen op statistieken: visies uit de samenleving. Voorburg: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, p. 36-37.

Fokkema, T. & J. de Jong Gierveld (2003),

Eenzaamheidsinterventies onder ouderen: praktijk en wetenschap bundelen de krachten. Geron, tijdschrift over ouder worden & maatschappij 5 (3): 54-59.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2003),

Changing living arrangements in Hungary and the Netherlands: older adults in one- and two-person households, 1990-2001. In: I. Kotowska & J. Jozwiak (eds.), Population of Central and Eastern Europe: challenges and opportunities. Warsaw: Statistical Publishing Establishment, p. 251-266.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2003),

Social networks and social well-being of older men and women living alone. In: S. Arber, K. Davidson & J. Ginn (eds.), Gender and ageing: changing roles and relationships. Maidenhead: Open University Press / McGraw Hill, p. 95-110.

Jong Gierveld, J. de, M. Blommesteijn & H. de Valk (2003),

Social distinctions between older persons: the effects of gender and the gender system. Genus 59 (1): 105-136.

Jong Gierveld, J. de & A. Peeters (2003),

The interweaving of repartnered older adults' lives with their children and siblings. Ageing and Society 23 (2): 187-205. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de, H. de Valk & M. Blommesteijn (2003),

Conditions de vie des personnes âgées et aide familiale dans les pays plus développés: modalités de résidence des personnes âgées. Bulletin démographique des Nations Unies (42/43): 207-232.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2002),

Evaluating new concepts about ageing and international solidarity. In: C. Höhn & G. Gesano (eds.), Ageing, international solidarity and age-specific vulnerabilities: workshop organised by the IRP-CNR in collaboration with NIEPS, Rome, 20-21 April, 2001. Wiesbaden: BIB, p. 105-110.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2002),

The relationships formed by elderly people: reflecting cultural changes in Europe. European Review 10 (1): 43-52.

Jong Gierveld, J. de & P. Dykstra (2002),

The long-term rewards of parenting: older adults' marital history and the likelihood of receiving support from adult children. Ageing International 27 (3): 49-69.

Jong Gierveld, J. de & A. Peeters (2002),

Partnerpaden na het vijftigste levensjaar. Mens en Maatschappij 77 (2): 116-136. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de, H. de Valk & M. Blommesteijn (2002),

Living arrangements of older persons and family support in more developed countries. Population bulletin of the United Nations (42-43): 193-217.

Gierveld, J. (2001),

Het aantal alleenwonende oudere mensen zal sterk toenemen: gerongrafiek. Geron 3 (3): 4.

Gierveld, J. (2001),

"Kennishiaat leidt tot misverstanden omtrent gezin": levenslange relatie ouders met kinderen sterk veranderd. In: Nederlandse Gezinsraad, Experts over het gezin: interviews. The Hague: NGR, p. 35-39.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2001),

Adolescent behavior: demographic. In: N.J.Smelser & N.J. Smelser and P.B. Baltes (eds.), International encyclopedia of the social and behavioral sciences. Amsterdam: Pergamon, p. 98-101.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2001),

Een hoogvlakte zonder toppen en dalen: Nederland langs de meetlat van Europese prestatie-indicatoren. Social and Cultural Report 2000. Mens en Maatschappij 76 (2): 143-150.

Jong Gierveld, J. de, A.C. Liefbroer & E. Dourleijn (2001),

Je bent jong en je wilt wat ... Patronen van uit huis gaan in 16 Europese landen en in de USA. Bevolking en Gezin 30 (1): 77-100. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2001),

Ouderen in Europa. Index, feiten en cijfers over onze samenleving 8 (5): 20-21. [pdf]

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2001),

Unity and diversity in the living arrangements of older adults in different regions of Europe. EurAmerica 31 (3): 461-517.

Deeg, D.J.H.,J. Gierveld, C.P.M. Knipscheer, E. Lutjens & G. van der Wal (eds.) (2000),

Oud worden - nieuwe perspectieven. Amsterdam: VU Uitgeverij.

Gierveld, J. (2000),

Internationale migratie een oplossing voor lage vruchtbaarheid en toenemende vergrijzing. Bevolking en Gezin 29 (3): 91-99.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2000),

Nieuwe strategieën van niet-getrouwde ouderen: een partner, ja of neen? Geron 2 (3): 54-61.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2000),

Tussen solitude en solidariteit; nieuwe levensstrategieën van senioren, Mededelingen van de Afdeling Letterkunde, Nieuwe Reeks, Deel 62 no. 8. Amsterdam: Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen, 48 p.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2000),

Twinning demography and the social sciences. In: Z. Pavlík (ed.), Position of demography among other disciplines. Prague: Department of demography and geodemography, Charles University in Prague, p. 69-72.

Jong Gierveld, J. de (2000),

Unity and diversity in living arrangements of older persons in different regions of Europe, Research Paper Series 2000R14. Taipeh: Institute of European and American Studies, Academia Sinica, 38 p.

Jong Gierveld, J. de & A. Klinger (2000),

Socio-demographic characteristics of aged populations: marital status. In: G. Beets & K. Miltényi (eds.), Population ageing in Hungary and the Netherlands: a European perspective. Amsterdam: Thela Thesis Publishers, p. 83-93.

Jong Gierveld, J. de, A.C. Liefbroer & E. Dourleijn (2000),

Je bent jong en je wilt wat ... Bevolking en Gezin 29 (1): 91-114.

Jong Gierveld, J. de & Á. Utasi (2000),

Socioeconomic characteristics of aged populations: family composition and financial resources. In: G. Beets & K. Miltényi (eds.), Population ageing in Hungary and the Netherlands: a European perspective. Amsterdam: Thela Thesis Publishers, p. 129-139.