The power of groups for older adults: A comparative study of European American and Latino senior mutual aid groups

Cheryl D. Lee; Cecilia Ayón

doi:10.1300/J009v28n02_03

The power of groups for older adults: A comparative study of European American and Latino senior mutual aid groups

Cheryl D. Lee, Cecilia Ayón

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This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study of members of two groups for senior adults. One of the groups consisted of members from the Latino community and the other was composed of European Americans. Although members of these groups differed, they valued the mutual aid and support received in the weekly groups. Recommendations are that group workers expand and inspire social group work for seniors and be sensitive to ethnic/cultural variables when leading groups.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	23-39
Number of pages	17
Journal	Social Work with Groups
Volume	28
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J009v28n02_03
State	Published - Jan 10 2006

Keywords

Groups
Latinos
Multi-cultural practice
Older adults

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Education
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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