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Direct linkJancey, Jonine M.; Clarke, Ann; Howat, Peter A.; Lee, Andy H.; Shilton, Trevor; Fisher, John – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: Despite the documented benefits of physical activity, it remains difficult to motivate older adults to start and maintain regular physical activity. This study tested an innovative intervention for mobilizing older adults into a neighborhood-based walking program. Design and Methods: Researchers recruited a total of 260 healthy but…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Physical Activities, Formative Evaluation, Researchers
Windsor, Timothy D.; Anstey, Kaarin J.; Rodgers, Bryan – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: Research concerned with the relationship between volunteer activity and psychological well-being has typically reported higher levels of well-being among older adult volunteers relative to nonvolunteers. However, few studies have examined nonlinear associations between frequency of volunteer activity and well-being. We examined nonlinear…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Physical Health, Older Adults, Psychology
Peer reviewedLazarowich, N. Michael – Gerontologist, 1990
Describes 10-year-old Victoria, Australia granny flat program which has about 3,000 units in place. Sees granny flats, designed as standardized units using panels, as offering privacy yet proximity to family. Reviews Victoria program; suggests that state initiatives are more successful than local ones, and that decentralized administration is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Housing, Housing Needs, Older Adults
Peer reviewedWinkler, Anne; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Examined the perceptions and social interactions of patients (n=20) and staff after introducing a resident dog to a nursing home. Results showed a significant increase of interactive behaviors for both staff and residents after 6 weeks. After 22 weeks, behavior for residents had reverted to base-line levels. (Author/BHK)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Emotional Response, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Relationship
Peer reviewedSchofield, Margot J.; Mishra, Gita D. – Gerontologist, 2003
Examines the reliability and validity of the Vulnerability to Abuse Screening Scale (VASS) for the early identification of elder abuse. Results confirmed the VASS factor structure and construct validity. The Vulnerability and Coercion factors held the strongest face and construct validity for physical and psychological abuse. (Contains 52…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Elder Abuse, Factor Structure, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKendig, Hal L.; Rowland, Don T. – Gerontologist, 1983
Examined the involvement of 1,050 older Australians with members of their modified-extended families, especially adult children. Results showed the relationships entail close emotional bonds, regular interaction, and a two-way flow of instrumental support. Older Australians live in joint households more frequently than Americans do. (JAC)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Family Relationship, Foreign Countries, Gerontology
