Community Access and Satisfaction: Racial Differences in Later Life.

Ward, Russell A.; Kilburn, Harold

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ERIC Number: EJ277779

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Publication Date: 1983

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Community Access and Satisfaction: Racial Differences in Later Life.

Ward, Russell A.; Kilburn, Harold

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v16 n3 p209-19 1983

Used data from a national survey of adults to study the influence of community access on the life satisfaction of older adults. Results confirmed the importance of community involvement and mobility, especially for older Whites. Racial differences in the results suggest that lifestyles and experiences influence aging. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Black Community, Community Involvement, Gerontology, Life Satisfaction, Older Adults, Racial Differences, Social Integration, Social Networks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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