Social Participation and Social Integration of the Aged: Implications for Social Welfare

Authors

Ellen Fischgrund, Case Western Reserve University

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical review of the literature regarding the informal social participation patterns of the aged. The factors associated with degree of interaction with friends will be elaborated. For example, the relationship between morale and friendship patterns emerges as a predominant concern in the research literature. An effort will be made to examine the accumulated evidence in terms of implications for practice or further research. Finally, these findings regarding the informal social participation patterns of the aged will be analyzed within the framework of prevailing theoretical notions about social integration.

Recommended Citation

Fischgrund, Ellen (1976) "Social Participation and Social Integration of the Aged: Implications for Social Welfare," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 3: Iss. 4, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1137
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol3/iss4/4