TY - JOUR
T1 - Altruistic activity
T2 - Does it make a difference in the senior center?
AU - Williams, Alice L.
AU - Haber, David
AU - Weaver, Gayle D.
AU - Freeman, Jean L.
PY - 1997/9/24
Y1 - 1997/9/24
N2 - This study examined the effect of altruistic activity on the self-esteem and life satisfaction of participants (n = 12) at a senior center. The study was a repeated measure, crossover design, with the experimental group serving as its own control. Additional qualitative data were obtained through open-ended interview questions. Statistically significant results were found for life satisfaction change as a consequence of altruistic activity, but not from participation in recreational activity. Qualitative data suggested the altruistic activity impacted more on participant well-being than the recreational activity.
AB - This study examined the effect of altruistic activity on the self-esteem and life satisfaction of participants (n = 12) at a senior center. The study was a repeated measure, crossover design, with the experimental group serving as its own control. Additional qualitative data were obtained through open-ended interview questions. Statistically significant results were found for life satisfaction change as a consequence of altruistic activity, but not from participation in recreational activity. Qualitative data suggested the altruistic activity impacted more on participant well-being than the recreational activity.
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U2 - 10.1300/J016v22n04_04
DO - 10.1300/J016v22n04_04
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84992853840
SN - 0192-4788
VL - 22
SP - 31
EP - 39
JO - Activities, Adaptation and Aging
JF - Activities, Adaptation and Aging
IS - 4
ER -