Types of Voluntary Work and Influence of Participation for Older Volunteers: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Gerontological Social Work Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Epub Date: 2023-05-01 DOI:10.1080/01634372.2023.2205908

Hui-Fen Hsu, Kuei-Min Chen, Frank Belcastro

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ABSTRACT This systematic review synthesized findings on socio-demographic characteristics of older adults who engaged in formal volunteering, types of voluntary work for engagement, and the outcomes resulting from different types of voluntary work participation. Studies published in peer-reviewed journals were identified from six electronic databases. Studies were included if they: (1) involved a study sample of adults aged 65 and older or had a mean age of 65 , (2) reported any type of formal voluntary work at any setting, and (3) reported at least one influence of voluntary work on volunteers. Older adults who were female, married, retired, and have a higher education, fair health, and more volunteering experience participated in voluntary work. The majority of older volunteers preferred to volunteer in a community setting, and they most commonly participated in healthcare or social care related voluntary work. The older volunteers perceived positive influences mostly related to health-relatedoutcomes or helping knowledge and skills.

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老年志愿者的志愿工作类型和参与的影响：定性研究的系统综述。

这项系统综述综合了参与正式志愿服务的老年人的社会人口学特征、参与志愿工作的类型以及不同类型志愿工作参与的结果。发表在同行评审期刊上的研究是从六个电子数据库中确定的。如果研究包括在内：（1）涉及65岁及以上或平均年龄为65岁的成年人的研究样本，（2）报告了任何环境下的任何类型的正式志愿工作，以及（3）报告了志愿工作对志愿者的至少一种影响。女性、已婚、退休、受过高等教育、健康状况良好、有更多志愿服务经验的老年人参加了志愿工作。大多数老年志愿者更喜欢在社区环境中做志愿者，他们最常参与医疗保健或社会护理相关的志愿工作。年长的志愿者感知到的积极影响主要与健康相关的结果或帮助知识和技能有关。

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期刊介绍： With over 30 years of consistent, quality articles devoted to social work practice, theory, administration, and consultation in the field of aging, the Journal of Gerontological Social Work offers you the information you need to stay abreast of the changing and controversial issues of today"s growing aging population. A valuable resource for social work administrators, practitioners, consultants, and supervisors in long-term care facilities, acute treatment and psychiatric hospitals, mental health centers, family service agencies, community and senior citizen centers, and public health and welfare agencies, JGSW provides a respected and stable forum for cutting-edge insights by experts in the field.