Table 2.

Characteristics of the Respondents’ Social Networks

Age characteristics of the respondent–alter dyads
Younger respondent − Younger alter (Ry − Ay)	63.7%
Younger respondent − Older alter (Ry −Ao)	18.8%
Older respondent − Younger alter (Ro − Ay)	11.4%
Older respondent − Older alter (Ro − Ao)	6.1%
	Mean proportion (SD)
Encouragement
1. Alters who encouraged colon screening	22.7% (27.4)
Communication
2. Alters to whom respondents told about genetic counseling and testing	59.2% (34.0)
Social support
3. Instrumental support: alters who provide help (e.g., meal, labor, ride)	66.6% (31.3)
4. Support in crisis situation: alters who help in a crisis situation	63.9% (30.9)
5. Emotional support: alters who provide emotional support	65.3% (31.3)
6. Dependable: alters whom respondent can count on to be dependable when needed	53.5% (32.1)
7. Advice support: alters whose advice respondent takes	48.7% (35.3)