Volunteering Among Older Adults During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): O’Dea Eireann, Wister Andrew, Li Lun, Canham Sarah, Mitchell Barbara
Primary Institution: Simon Fraser University
Hypothesis
The study aims to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected volunteering among older adults in Canada, particularly in relation to ethnic minority identity.
Conclusion
The study found that volunteering among older adults in Canada decreased during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- The study utilized data from 24,306 participants aged 55 and older.
- Results confirm a decrease in volunteering among CLSA participants during the early stages of the pandemic.
- Volunteers during the pandemic were more likely to be young-old, male, employed, and not involved in religious activities.
Takeaway
Older adults in Canada volunteered less during COVID-19, and younger, employed men were more likely to volunteer than others.
Methodology
The study used data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) collected before and during the pandemic.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 55 and older, with a focus on ethnic minority backgrounds.
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