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Volunteerism: Social Network Dynamics and Education

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  • Kristine J. Ajrouch
  • Toni C. Antonucci
  • Noah J. Webster

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Objectives . We examine how changes in social networks influence volunteerism through bridging (diversity) and bonding (spending time) mechanisms. We further investigate whether social network change substitutes or amplifies the effects of education on volunteerism.

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  • Kristine J. Ajrouch & Toni C. Antonucci & Noah J. Webster, 2016. "Volunteerism: Social Network Dynamics and Education," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 71(2), pages 309-319.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:geronb:v:71:y:2016:i:2:p:309-319.
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    1. Pamela D. Pilkington & Tim D. Windsor & Dimity A. Crisp, 2012. "Volunteering and Subjective Well-Being in Midlife and Older Adults: The Role of Supportive Social Networks," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 67(2), pages 249-260.
    2. Tay K. McNamara & Ernest Gonzales, 2011. "Volunteer Transitions Among Older Adults: The Role of Human, Social, and Cultural Capital in Later Life," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 66(4), pages 490-501.
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    1. Webster, Noah J. & Ajrouch, Kristine J. & Antonucci, Toni C., 2021. "Volunteering and health: The role of social network change," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 285(C).

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