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Perceived benefits of VFW post participation for older adults
Skye N Leedahl1, Terry L Koenig, David J Ekerdt
1School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66044–3184, USA. skyel@ku.edu
Abstract:
Older adults, as active members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), describe multiple benefits of participation in the organization to their overall well-being. This qualitative study examined the perspectives of 20 active participants of a VFW Post and its Ladies Auxiliary. Findings indicate that, for the study participants, the VFW serves as a primary source of cross-generational influence, emotional support, and meaningful activity and provides a safe and secure environment for members. This article provides valuable information that social work researchers and practitioners can use to help increase older adults' civic engagement and address service gaps.
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