Civic Engagement for Nursing Home Residents: A Call for Social Work Action

被引：29
作者：
Anderson, Keith A. [1 ]
Dabelko-Schoeny, Holly I. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Ohio State Univ, Coll Social Work, 1947 N Coll Rd, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK | 2010年 / 53卷 / 03期
关键词：
Civic engagement; older adults; nursing home residents;
D O I：
10.1080/01634371003648323
中图分类号：
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号：
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要：
Civic engagement has been found to be associated with a number of emotional and physical benefits for older adults. For those residing in nursing homes, however, opportunities for civic engagement are limited. Societal barriers such as ageism and practical issues such as transportation can limit their access to activities that promote civic engagement. In this article, we review past research on civic engagement for older adults and explore the challenges and barriers faced by nursing home residents. We conclude with a call for social work professionals to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that increase civic engagement opportunities for this undervalued group.
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页码：270 / 282
页数：13
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