| Characteristic | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Being able to count on one another when someone needs something | 86% | 78% | 93% |
| Being friends | 84% | 78% | 90% |
| Sharing memories and family history | 83% | 75% | 90% |
| Communicating frequently | 82% | 75% | 89% |
| Staying up-to-date on important events like weddings, deaths, graduations, births, etc. | 81% | 72% | 89% |
| Having close personal relationships | 81% | 74% | 87% |
| Spending holidays or special occasions together | 79% | 72% | 85% |
| Spending time together on a regular basis | 74% | 68% | 79% |
| Taking vacations together | 40% | 37% | 43% |
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Release date
September 2012
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Region
United States
Survey time period
December 29, 2011 to January 24, 2012
Number of respondents
2,261 respondents
Age group
50 years and older
Special properties
The base sample was drawn to be representative of the 50+ population in the U.S.
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Total n=2,261
Men n= 1,130
Women n=1,131.
The source posed the question as follows: "Thinking about your family, how important is each of the following to you personally?"
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