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Senior centers and minority elders: a critical review
1Division of Home Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 01003.
The Gerontologist
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Participation of minority elders in senior centers is not well understood due to data gaps. This review identifies factors influencing their involvement and suggests future research directions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Senior center participation is crucial for elder well-being.
- Minority elders are a diverse population with unique needs.
- Current data on minority elder engagement in senior centers is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on senior center participation among minority elders.
- To identify factors influencing participation for this demographic.
- To highlight knowledge gaps and suggest future research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on senior center participation.
- Analysis of factors affecting minority elder involvement.
- Identification of data limitations and methodological challenges.
Main Results:
- The extent of minority elder participation in senior centers is not clearly established.
- Both traditional and emerging factors influence participation.
- Methodological issues and data scarcity hinder comprehensive understanding.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to accurately assess and understand minority elder participation.
- Addressing data gaps and methodological concerns is essential.
- Targeted strategies may be required to enhance senior center engagement for minority elders.