Prof. CHOW Oi-Wah, EstherEstherProf. CHOW Oi-WahCheung, Chau-kiuChau-kiuCheung2023-10-112023-10-112009Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 2009, Vol. 19(1), pp. 66-81.0218-53852165-0993http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/8216Sudden physical changes can take a toll on older adults' self-esteem. Broadening their social support networks is one approach to retaining their self-esteem. This quasi-experimental study aims to test the effectiveness of a social networking program to raise self-esteem. The results from split-group analyses demonstrate that those who maintained active participation exhibited higher self-esteem. The results provide significant implications for future practice, especially to the less-educated males.enPeer Reviewed Journal Article10.1080/21650993.2009.9756054