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Peer reviewedCutler, Stephen J. – Journal of Gerontology, 1976
Several trends are noted which may lead future cohorts of older persons to belong to voluntary associations to a greater extent than current cohorts. This study presents detailed age profiles of membership in 16 types of associations. Various patterns of age differences in belonging to associations are identified and discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Age, Human Relations Programs, Older Adults, Organizations (Groups)
Peer reviewedCutler, Stephen J. – Gerontologist, 1976
Explores the possibility that well-being of older persons may be related to membership only in certain types of associations. Among 16 types of voluntary associations in one analysis and 17 types in another, membership in church-affiliated groups alone emerges as a significant, but weak predictor of life satisfaction. (Author)
Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Gerontology, Mental Health, Older Adults
