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A program of friendly visitors as network builders.

C Korte1, V Gupta

  • 1Division of Multidisciplinary Studies, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27695-7107.

The Gerontologist
|June 1, 1991
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The Sunshine Visitors program trains volunteers to build social support networks for isolated seniors. Volunteers successfully met relational needs but focused on network building over direct involvement.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Social Work
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Social isolation in the elderly is a significant public health concern.
  • Limited social support networks contribute to negative health outcomes in older adults.
  • Friendly visitor programs aim to mitigate loneliness and improve well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Sunshine Visitors program, an experimental friendly visitor initiative.
  • To assess the program's impact on strengthening social support networks for isolated elderly individuals.
  • To understand the role of volunteers as network builders in enhancing social connections.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a unique volunteer training program focused on network building.
  • Implementation of the Sunshine Visitors program with isolated elderly participants.

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  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment of volunteer interactions and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The program demonstrated success in meeting the relational needs of elderly participants.
    • Volunteers were trained to act as network builders, facilitating connections for their visitees.
    • A tendency for volunteers to encourage broader network building rather than direct personal involvement was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The Sunshine Visitors program shows promise in addressing social isolation among the elderly.
    • Volunteer training can be tailored to foster social network development in older adults.
    • Further research is needed to optimize volunteer engagement strategies for maximum impact.