TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1997//
TI  - Altruistic Activity: Does It Make a Difference in the Senior Center?
JO  - Activities, adaptation and aging
A1  - Williams, Alice L.
A1  - Haber, David
A1  - Weaver, Gayle D.
A1  - Freeman, Jean L.
SP  - 31
EP  - 39
VL  - 22
IS  - 4
N2  - 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 /> 
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SN  - 0192-4788
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v22n04_04
ID  - ref1
ER  -