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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Volunteering is a key factor in promoting healthy aging among older adults.
  • Economically marginalized older adults encounter significant barriers to formal volunteering.
  • Understanding these barriers is crucial for equitable participation and societal benefit.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with formal volunteering among low-income older adults in the U.S.
  • To determine the outcomes of formal volunteering for economically disadvantaged older adults.
  • To explore individual, community, and societal levels of volunteering engagement.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Searched five databases for empirical studies published since 2005.
  • Utilized an ecological framework to analyze antecedents and consequences of productive engagement.

Main Results:

  • Older adults with lower economic status often experience greater benefits from volunteering.
  • Barriers to participation disproportionately affect economically marginalized older adults.
  • Factors influencing volunteering exist at individual, community, and societal levels.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing barriers to formal volunteering can promote equitable access for all older adults.
  • Enhanced volunteer inclusion can foster broader societal benefits and support healthy aging.
  • Policy and community initiatives should focus on overcoming economic barriers to volunteering.