Reasons for Use and Nonuse of Social Services among the Rural Elderly.

Goodfellow, Marianne

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ERIC Number: EJ307303

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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Reasons for Use and Nonuse of Social Services among the Rural Elderly.

Goodfellow, Marianne

Human Services in the Rural Environment, v8 n4 p10-16 1983

Five individual-level independent variables--life stage (age), social status, health, informal social support, and stress--were measured to assess the dependent variable, use of social services. Only the existence of informal social support proved significant, indicating a need for informal networks and educational programs, as well as for personal assistance. (MM)

Descriptors: Educational Needs, Family Role, Gerontology, Older Adults, Participation, Physical Health, Program Effectiveness, Rural Population, Social Networks, Social Services, Social Status, Social Support Groups, Stress Management, Use Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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