Doing Good and Feeling Good: The Experiences of Older Volunteers in a University Research Registry

Autor/inn/en	Lui, Chi Wai; Warburton, Jeni; Bartlett, Helen
Titel	Doing Good and Feeling Good: The Experiences of Older Volunteers in a University Research Registry
Quelle	In: Educational Gerontology, 35 (2009) 6, S.553-569 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1277
Schlagwörter	Participant Characteristics; Volunteers; Older Adults; Aging (Individuals); Feedback (Response); Knowledge Level; Research Projects; Researchers; Transportation; Reflection; Foreign Countries; Questionnaires; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Freiwilliger; Älterer Erwachsener; Aging; Altern; Wissensbasis; Forschungsvorhaben; Researcher; Forscher; Verkehrswesen; Ausland; Fragebogen; Australien
Abstract	This paper reports the findings from a study that explored the experiential knowledge of older volunteers who participated in university research projects. Findings suggest that most participants were very positive about their experiences, and they appreciated the opportunity to contribute to research into ageing issues. In terms of areas of improvement, many highlighted the need for researchers to provide feedback on research outcomes and to consider access and transport issues. The capacity for critical reflection amongst participants suggests the potential for the development of more responsive research as well as for cultivating partnerships with older people in future research activities. (Contains 2 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10