Older People as Researchers: Benefits to Research and the Community.

Bass, Scott A.; Caro, Francis G.

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ERIC Number: EJ507781

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Older People as Researchers: Benefits to Research and the Community.

Bass, Scott A.; Caro, Francis G.

Educational Gerontology, v21 n5 p467-78 Jul-Aug 1995

The gerontology certificate program at the University of Massachusetts-Boston uses an action research model in two formats: (1) older adult students learn social research methods and conduct studies among their peers; and (2) certified graduates serve as interns, conducting research on older adult issues and needs. (SK)

Descriptors: Action Research, Educational Certificates, Gerontology, Higher Education, Internship Programs, Older Adults, Researchers

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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