Grassroots Advocacy for the Elderly in Small Rural Communities.

Brown, Arnold S.

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ERIC Number: EJ321965

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Publication Date: 1985

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Grassroots Advocacy for the Elderly in Small Rural Communities.

Brown, Arnold S.

Gerontologist, v25 n4 p417-23 Aug 1985

Investigated the processes of developing services for the aged in rural communities, using grounded theory methodology. Examination revealed a grassroots model of advocacy which involved the emergence of local leadership and typical motivational, needs defining, goal-setting, and organizational processes. (Author/NRB)

Descriptors: Advocacy, Community Programs, Community Services, Developmental Programs, Motivation, Needs Assessment, Older Adults, Program Development, Rural Population

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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