Who Attends Senior Centers?

Logistic regression analysis was used to compare users and non-users of senior centers. Variables assessing linkage to the service system were more significant predictors of senior center utilization than predisposing, enabling, or need variables. More specifically, users of senior centers were olde...

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Published in:Journal of social service research 1999-01, Vol.26 (2), p.53-69
Main Authors: Calsyn, Robert J., Winter, Joel P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging problems. Death
Attendance
behavioral model
Centers
Characteristics
Day centres
Elderly
Elderly people
Missouri
Senior centers
service linkage
Social Services Utilization
Sociology
Sociology of the family. Age groups
Well Being
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Summary:Logistic regression analysis was used to compare users and non-users of senior centers. Variables assessing linkage to the service system were more significant predictors of senior center utilization than predisposing, enabling, or need variables. More specifically, users of senior centers were older and more likely to live in rural areas. They also had more social contacts, better mental health, and fewer ADL problems. Senior center users were also more aware of specific service agencies, more likely to consult formal resources in making service decisions, and more likely to have used other services.
ISSN:0148-8376
1540-7314
DOI:10.1300/J079v26n02_03