Published In

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Document Type

Pre-Print

Publication Date

1-31-2023

Subjects

Personal narratives -- Case studies, Action research, Storytelling, Older people, Intervention

Abstract

Older adults face distinct challenges amidst changing neighborhood conditions, yet also bring distinct resources to aid their communities. After considering the literature related to well-being in older adulthood, the effects of neighborhood change on older adults, and older adults and social action, this paper explores the experiences of older adults in the Neighborhood Story Project. This action research project engages a group of neighbors to identify a set of research questions about their community, conduct place-based inquiry, and take action based on their learning. This study considers the degree to which the Neighborhood Story Project constitutes a macro therapeutic intervention. Drawing on observational and interview data with participants in seven Neighborhood Story Projects, this study explores the resources older adults brought to the project, what they personally gained from participating, and how their work benefited the broader community. The paper concludes with implications for macro-therapeutic interventions with older adults living through neighborhood change.

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This is the pre-print version of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Gerontological Social Work on January 31, 2023, available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2023.2173347

DOI

10.1080/01634372.2023.2173347

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/39239

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