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Differences in family functioning and health between older adult volunteers and non-volunteers
Author(s)Ronald L Jirovec
Journal titleJournal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 46, no 2, 2005
Pagespp 23-35
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsVoluntary work [elderly] ; Family relationships ; Health [elderly] ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
AnnotationVolunteers reporting higher family functioning. and better health compared to non-volunteers are the main findings of a cross-sectional survey of 179 respondents aged 55-100. Implications for social workers involved with volunteer programmes and services are discussed in terms of volunteer recruitment and retention, and the related need to develop policies that permit more flexibility and choice with regard to volunteer responsibilities. (RH)
Accession NumberCPA-070110007 A
ClassmarkGHH: DS:SJ: CC: 3F: 7T

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