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Becoming an Older Volunteer : A Grounded Theory Study
Joint Authors
Brown, Allie
Callen, Bonnie
Witucki Brown, Janet
Chen, Shu-li
Mefford, Linda
McArthur, Polly
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This Grounded Theory study describes the process by which older persons “become” volunteers.
Forty interviews of older persons who volunteered for Habitat for Humanity were subjected to secondary content analysis to uncover the process of “becoming” a volunteer.
“Helping out” (core category) for older volunteers occurs within the context of “continuity”, “commitment” and “connection” which provide motivation for volunteering.
When a need arises, older volunteers “help out” physically and financially as health and resources permit.
Benefits described as “blessings” of volunteering become motivators for future volunteering.
Findings suggest that older volunteering is a developmental process and learned behavior which should be fostered in older persons by personally inviting them to volunteer.
Intergenerational volunteering projects will allow older persons to pass on knowledge and skills and provide positive role modeling for younger volunteers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Witucki Brown, Janet& Chen, Shu-li& Mefford, Linda& Brown, Allie& Callen, Bonnie& McArthur, Polly. 2010. Becoming an Older Volunteer : A Grounded Theory Study. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Witucki Brown, Janet…[et al.]. Becoming an Older Volunteer : A Grounded Theory Study. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Witucki Brown, Janet& Chen, Shu-li& Mefford, Linda& Brown, Allie& Callen, Bonnie& McArthur, Polly. Becoming an Older Volunteer : A Grounded Theory Study. Nursing Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465868