Anderson Keith A, Dabelko-Schoeny Holly I
College of Social Work, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1162, USA.
J Gerontol Soc Work. 2010 Apr;53(3):270-82. doi: 10.1080/01634371003648323.
Civic engagement has been found to be associated with a number of emotional and physical benefits for older adults. For those residing in nursing homes, however, opportunities for civic engagement are limited. Societal barriers such as ageism and practical issues such as transportation can limit their access to activities that promote civic engagement. In this article, we review past research on civic engagement for older adults and explore the challenges and barriers faced by nursing home residents. We conclude with a call for social work professionals to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that increase civic engagement opportunities for this undervalued group.
研究发现，公民参与对老年人有诸多情感和身体上的益处。然而，对于那些住在养老院的老人来说，公民参与的机会有限。年龄歧视等社会障碍以及交通等实际问题会限制他们参与促进公民参与的活动。在本文中，我们回顾了过去关于老年人公民参与的研究，并探讨了养老院居民面临的挑战和障碍。最后，我们呼吁社会工作专业人员制定、实施和评估干预措施，为这个被低估的群体增加公民参与机会。
