@article{ref1,
title="Altruistic Activity: Does It Make a Difference in the Senior Center?",
journal="Activities, adaptation and aging",
year="1997",
author="Williams, Alice L. and Haber, David and Weaver, Gayle D. and Freeman, Jean L.",
volume="22",
number="4",
pages="31-39",
abstract="This study examined the effect of altruistic activity on the self-esteem and life satisfaction of participants (n = 12) at a senior center. The study was a repeated measure, crossover design, with the experimental group serving as its own control. Additional qualitative data were obtained through open-ended interview questions. Statistically significant results were found for life satisfaction change as a consequence of altruistic activity, but not from participation in recreational activity. Qualitative data suggested the altruistic activity impacted more on participant well-being than the recreational activity.<p />",
language="",
issn="0192-4788",
doi="10.1300/J016v22n04_04",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v22n04_04"
}