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Volunteering, Educational Attainment, and Literacy Skills among Middle-Aged and Older Adults by Racial and Ethnic Groups in the U.S
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Narine, Donnette; Yamashita, Takashi; Punksungka, Wonmai; Helsinger, Abigail; Kramer, Jenna W.; Karam, Rita; Cummins, Phyllis A. – Educational Gerontology, 2023
Volunteer participation benefits societies and individuals. The objective of this study was to examine the roles of education and adult literacy in formal volunteering among a nationally representative sample of the U.S. middle-aged and older adults (45-74 years) by race and ethnicity (Whites, Blacks, Hispanics). Using cross-sectional data (n =…
Descriptors: Adults, Older Adults, Race, Ethnicity
Volunteering, Educational Attainment, and Literacy Skills among Middle-Aged and Older Adults by Racial and Ethnic Groups in the U.S.
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Narine, Donnette; Yamashita, Takashi; Punksungka, Wonmai; Helsinger, Abigail; Kramer, Jenna W.; Karam, Rita; Cummins, Phyllis A. – Grantee Submission, 2022
Volunteer participation benefits societies and individuals. The objective of this study was to examine the roles of education and adult literacy in formal volunteering among a nationally representative sample of the U.S. middle-aged and older adults (45-74 years) by race and ethnicity (Whites, Blacks, Hispanics). Using cross-sectional data (n =…
Descriptors: Volunteers, Role of Education, Adult Literacy, Adults
Older Lifelong Learners' Motivations for Participating in Formal Volunteer Activities in Urban Communities
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Yamashita, Takashi; López, Erick B.; Soligo, Marta; Keene, Jennifer R. – Adult Education Quarterly: A Journal of Research and Theory, 2017
In recent years, volunteering has received increasing attention as a unique form of learning, one which may complement lifelong learning programs for older adults. This study examined the underlying volunteer motivations as well as formal volunteer behaviors among older adult lifelong learners. Data from 277 members of the Osher Lifelong Learning…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Lifelong Learning, Volunteers, Motivation