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View article: ETHNORACIAL DIFFERENCES IN FORMAL AND INFORMAL VOLUNTEERISM AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN THE US: A FOCUS ON ASIAN AMERICANS
ETHNORACIAL DIFFERENCES IN FORMAL AND INFORMAL VOLUNTEERISM AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN THE US: A FOCUS ON ASIAN AMERICANS Open
This study questions the assertion that socioeconomic resources are the primary driver behind ethnoracial disparities observed in volunteerism among older adults. Existing literature fails to account for why Asian older adults, with resour…
View article: CARE’S ECHO: THE IMPACT OF CAREGIVING DURING COVID-19 ON OLDER WORKERS’ FINANCIAL, HEALTH, AND JOB OUTCOMES
CARE’S ECHO: THE IMPACT OF CAREGIVING DURING COVID-19 ON OLDER WORKERS’ FINANCIAL, HEALTH, AND JOB OUTCOMES Open
Informal caregivers are a critical resource to their loved ones and an essential component of the health care system in the United States. In the context of an ongoing care crisis, it is more important than ever to understand the effect of…
View article: INTERACTIONS OF SOCIOECONOMIC AND ETHNORACIAL FACTORS SHAPING FORMAL AND INFORMAL VOLUNTEERISM IN LATER LIFE
INTERACTIONS OF SOCIOECONOMIC AND ETHNORACIAL FACTORS SHAPING FORMAL AND INFORMAL VOLUNTEERISM IN LATER LIFE Open
Building upon previous research that identifies socioeconomic status (SES) as a pivotal factor in explaining lower volunteer rates among ethnoracial minorities in later life, this study extends our understanding by examining the interactio…
View article: EXPERIENCES AND WELL-BEING OF LOW-INCOME WORKERS IN THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
EXPERIENCES AND WELL-BEING OF LOW-INCOME WORKERS IN THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Open
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal job-training program specifically for older workers. SCSEP enrolls unemployed older workers with incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty level into on-the-…
View article: LOW-INCOME, MARGINALIZED OLDER WORKERS: FINANCIAL STRAIN, HEALTH, AND MENTAL HEALTH
LOW-INCOME, MARGINALIZED OLDER WORKERS: FINANCIAL STRAIN, HEALTH, AND MENTAL HEALTH Open
Social inequalities over the life course shape later life opportunities and outcomes in important ways. Research on paid work in later life has not always captured (and has sometimes mischaracterized) the variety and complexity of lived ex…
View article: Documenting the Health, Well-Being, and Experiences of Older Workers in the Senior Community Service Employment Program
Documenting the Health, Well-Being, and Experiences of Older Workers in the Senior Community Service Employment Program Open
View article: Unemployed, Immigrant, and Older Asian Workers in a U.S.-Based Job-Training Program: Their Experiences and Well-Being, and Strategies for Reaching This Important Population
Unemployed, Immigrant, and Older Asian Workers in a U.S.-Based Job-Training Program: Their Experiences and Well-Being, and Strategies for Reaching This Important Population Open
View article: Documenting the Health, Well-Being, and Experiences of Older Asian Workers in the Senior Community Service Employment Program
Documenting the Health, Well-Being, and Experiences of Older Asian Workers in the Senior Community Service Employment Program Open
View article: THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: NEW DATA ON OLDER ASIAN WORKERS
THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: NEW DATA ON OLDER ASIAN WORKERS Open
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal employment program for people aged 55 and older. While 6% of the approximately 60,000 participants are Asian and federal funds are set aside to serve Asian workers…
View article: The relationship Between Occupation Types, Education, and Volunteer Behaviors Among Older Americans
The relationship Between Occupation Types, Education, and Volunteer Behaviors Among Older Americans Open
Research shows that productive engagement in later life, such as paid work and volunteering, is associated with health and wellbeing. From a life-course approach, personal history and experiences developed from occupations earlier in life …
View article: The relationship of Careers with People Interactions and Volunteering Between Gender-racial Groups in Late-life
The relationship of Careers with People Interactions and Volunteering Between Gender-racial Groups in Late-life Open
Prior research showed that ethnic minorities in late-life tended to participate less in volunteering, compared to Whites. Older women, in general, spent more time volunteering than older men in the United States. Previous studies showed th…
View article: Exploring Gender Differences in Volunteer Behavior Among Older Asian Americans
Exploring Gender Differences in Volunteer Behavior Among Older Asian Americans Open
Prior research has documented the health and well-being effects of volunteerism in later life, and that positive outcomes increase in the first 100 volunteer hours/year and slightly increase between 100-200 hours. Given this, it seems that…
View article: Erratum to: Recruitment of Hard-to-Reach Older Adults in Technology-Based Mental Health Services Studies: Lessons Learned
Erratum to: Recruitment of Hard-to-Reach Older Adults in Technology-Based Mental Health Services Studies: Lessons Learned Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1328.].
View article: A Systematic Narrative Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies with Asian American Youth
A Systematic Narrative Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies with Asian American Youth Open
Asian American (AsA) youth comprise a large and fast-growing proportion of the U. S. population. AsA youth have comparable and sometimes higher rates of mental health concerns compared to White youth, but are significantly less likely to a…
View article: A Systematic Narrative Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies with Asian American Youth
A Systematic Narrative Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies with Asian American Youth Open
Asian American (AsA) youth comprise a large and fast-growing proportion of the U. S. population. AsA youth have comparable, and in some cases higher, rates of mental health concerns compared to White youth, but are significantly less likel…
View article: Dual Trajectories of Social Isolation and Dementia in Older Adults: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study
Dual Trajectories of Social Isolation and Dementia in Older Adults: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study Open
The purpose of this study was to identify patterns of changes in social isolation and dementia and the interrelations between these developmental trajectories. The study sample included 7,609 Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older from th…
View article: Modern Ubasute: Public Discourse and Sentiment about Older Adults and COVID19 Using Machine Learning
Modern Ubasute: Public Discourse and Sentiment about Older Adults and COVID19 Using Machine Learning Open
This study examined public discourse and sentiment on social media regarding older adults in COVID-19. Twitter data (N=82,893) related to both older adults and COVID-19 and dated from January 23rd to May 20th, 2020, were analyzed. Classifi…
View article: Recruitment of Hard-to-Reach Older Adults in Technology-Based Mental Health Services Studies: Lessons Learned
Recruitment of Hard-to-Reach Older Adults in Technology-Based Mental Health Services Studies: Lessons Learned Open
Homebound older adults are a hard-to-reach population with a high burden of depression and face substantial access barriers to mental health treatments. Internet-based psychotherapy is a promising strategy to address this persistent treatm…
View article: Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression: A Feasibility Study for Homecare Older Adults
Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression: A Feasibility Study for Homecare Older Adults Open
This pilot study examined the feasibility of delivering internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) to homebound older adults with symptoms of depression who are recipients of non-medical home care. A feasibility open trial was cond…
View article: Dual Trajectories of Social Isolation and Dementia in Older Adults: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study
Dual Trajectories of Social Isolation and Dementia in Older Adults: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study Open
Objectives: To identify the interrelations between the trajectories of social isolation and dementia in older adults. Methods: Data came from the National Health and Aging Trends Study 2011–2018 surveys. Group-based dual trajectory modelin…
View article: Modern Senicide in the Face of a Pandemic: An Examination of Public Discourse and Sentiment About Older Adults and COVID-19 Using Machine Learning
Modern Senicide in the Face of a Pandemic: An Examination of Public Discourse and Sentiment About Older Adults and COVID-19 Using Machine Learning Open
Objectives This study examined public discourse and sentiment regarding older adults and COVID-19 on social media and assessed the extent of ageism in public discourse. Methods Twitter data (N = 82,893) related to both older adults and COV…