Exploring Generativity Among Culturally Diverse Older Adult Volunteers
2024

Exploring Generativity Among Culturally Diverse Older Adult Volunteers

Sample size: 14 publication

Author Information

Author(s): O’Dea Eireann, Wister Andrew, Canham Sarah, Li Lun, Mitchell Barbara

Primary Institution: Simon Fraser University

Hypothesis

The study investigates how generativity is expressed among older adult volunteers from ethnocultural minority communities.

Conclusion

The study found that generative action among older adults can be influenced by their sense of belonging to an ethnocultural group.

Supporting Evidence

  • Generativity is an important part of successful aging.
  • Cultural context influences how generativity is expressed.
  • The study focuses on older adults from ethnocultural minority backgrounds.

Takeaway

This study looks at how older people from different cultures feel about helping others and how their backgrounds affect their desire to volunteer.

Methodology

In-depth interviews were conducted with participants aged 65 and over to explore their life experiences and generativity.

Participant Demographics

Participants were older adults aged 65 and over from ethnocultural minority communities.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3028

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