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Community Development and Older Men’s Programming: An International Case Study
International Journal of Community Development
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Community Development and Older Men’s Programming: An International Case Study
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Roger, Kerstin
Nurmi, Mary Anne Wilson, Nathan J Mackenzie, Corey S Oliffe, John L |
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community, older men, Photovoice, men's sheds, volunteering, well-being
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| Description |
A growing body of research points to men’s groups as a benefit to communities because of their volunteerism and community-based programming. Spaces for older and retired men’s continued participation are provided including meaningful initiatives through these community resources. Little research, however, has explored groups for older men from a community development perspective. The purpose of this article is to describe a case study using Photovoice methodology with two men’s groups from Canada and two from Australia. We discuss men’s group participants’ perceptions of their groups’ contributions to the well-being of its members and the broader community, from a community development approach using photos as a key part of the study. Findings revealed older men’s volunteerism towards events and maintenance of community parks and museums, as well as mentorship activities, contributed to the well-being of a range of community members, while fostering a sense of accomplishment, friendship, and other benefits.
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World Scholars
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Movember
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2016-11-14
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article |
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application/pdf
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| Identifier |
http://wscholars.com/index.php/ijcd/article/view/831
10.11634/233028791503831 |
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International Journal of Community Development; Vol 4, No 2 (2016); 50-62
2330-2887 2330-2879 |
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eng
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http://wscholars.com/index.php/ijcd/article/view/831/pdf
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