Racial differences in membership in and attendance of voluntary associations were analyzed for comparable samples of 753 black and 260 white residents of Philadelphia age 65 and over. The results of the regression analysis indicated the black aged belonged to more associations than the white aged and had higher rates of attendance. (Author)

Studied 655 older Black urban residents to investigate contacts with family and friends. Results showed that the neighborhood is an important place for socializing with both family and friends. Whereas social contacts increase with higher income for Whites, for these Black elderly adults social contacts decreased with higher income. (JAC)

Compared the life satisfaction of elderly Whites and Blacks. Showed that most factors influencing life satisfaction of elderly people have similar effects among Blacks and Whites. Although greater numbers of physical impairments lead to lower life satisfaction for both races, the negative effect is considerably stronger among Blacks. (Author/JAC)