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  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Aging
  • Community Health Services

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  • Senior service centers are vital community hubs for older adults.
  • Understanding service utilization is key to effective program development and maximizing constituent engagement.
  • Socialization plays a crucial role in the lives of seniors, influencing their engagement with community resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how senior socialization, specifically the reinforcement of social ties, influences participation in senior center activities.
  • To identify factors beyond age that affect the utilization of services offered at senior centers.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative survey was administered to 924 participants at senior centers in a Southwestern municipality.
  • Data collected focused on participation in activities and demographic factors.

Main Results:

  • Closer friendships were found to significantly influence participation in specific senior center services.
  • Demographic variables including gender, race, ethnicity, and income were significant predictors of service usage, independent of age.

Conclusions:

  • Findings underscore the importance of social connections, particularly friendships, in driving senior center engagement.
  • Strategies to foster social interaction and reduce participation barriers are recommended to broaden outreach to diverse senior populations.
  • Targeted marketing efforts can enhance the reach and impact of senior center programs.