Sponsor
Portland State University. School of Social Work
Term of Graduation
1976
Date of Publication
1976
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
Language
English
Subjects
Older volunteers in social service, Voluntarism -- African Americans
DOI
10.15760/etd.1805
Physical Description
1 online resource (iii, 66 pages)
Abstract
The present study represents an attempt "to seek out one possible subgroup of the black elderly population--the volunteer. Black elderly volunteers are a puzzled about but largely unknown group. Very little systematic research has been done on this subject. Recently there has been an increased interest in volunteering among the elderly population as a whole, as social welfare planners seek new ways for the aged to find fulfillment and enjoyment. It is felt that volunteering can offer prestige, feelings of usefulness and other gratifications that may be lacking in the aged person's life.
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/12077
Recommended Citation
Gonzales, Sandra E., "The Black Elderly Volunteer" (1976). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 1806.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.1805
Comments
A report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Social Work.
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