Age-Inclusivity in Higher Education
Author Information
Author(s): Kathy Black, Patricia Oh, Joann Montepare, Lenard Kaye
Primary Institution: University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Hypothesis
How does higher education engage with age-friendly community efforts?
Conclusion
Higher education institutions are actively engaged in age-friendly community efforts, particularly in research and the social environment.
Supporting Evidence
- The study assessed the engagement of U.S. institutions as reported by 80 age-friendly communities.
- Engagement was classified using a priori indicators by higher educational core activities.
- Most efforts were found in research and the action phase of the age-friendly community model.
- The greatest amount of engagement was identified in the social environment.
Takeaway
This study looks at how colleges and universities help make communities better for older people, and they found that schools are doing a lot of good work.
Methodology
Qualitative inquiry with directed content analysis of action plans and progress reports from age-friendly communities.
Limitations
Limited empirical knowledge regarding the involvement of higher education.
Participant Demographics
80 age-friendly communities in the U.S.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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