The Role of Volunteering in an Era of Cultural Transition: Can It Provide a Role Identity for Older People from Asian Cultures?
In western countries, one of the challenges facing ageing populations is an absence of social roles. One response to this is to volunteer, with evidence suggesting that this assigns meaning to the lives of older people and enhances health and well-being. This holds potential significance for older p...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-07-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/2/8/1048/ |