Intergenerational Programs and the Promotion of Generativity
In: Journal of intergenerational relationships: programs, policy, and research, Band 12, Heft 2, S. 213-216
ISSN: 1535-0932
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In: Journal of intergenerational relationships: programs, policy, and research, Band 12, Heft 2, S. 213-216
ISSN: 1535-0932
In: China journal of social work, Band 3, Heft 2-3, S. 301-312
ISSN: 1752-5101
In: Voluntary sector review: an international journal of third sector research, policy and practice, Band 5, Heft 2, S. 181-201
ISSN: 2040-8064
Drawing on case studies of two ageing rural communities in north-east Victoria, Australia, this article explores how older volunteers both contribute to, and are supported by, third sector activities and services within rural environments. As such, volunteer activities build healthy ageing in rural settings, and contribute to community viability. However, further analyses suggest that reliance on third sector voluntarism also presents serious challenges for the future. This is particularly the case in relation to the sustainability of healthy ageing in rural settings where public sector resources are being rationalised. Our findings show that there are risks associated with an over-reliance on volunteers in rural communities and with the excessive regulation of volunteers unless appropriate infrastructure and support are provided.
In: Australian social work: journal of the AASW, Band 66, Heft 2, S. 297-310
ISSN: 1447-0748
In: Rural Society, Band 20, Heft 2, S. 187-197
ISSN: 2204-0536
In: Rural society: the journal of research into rural social issues in Australia, Band 20, Heft 2, S. 187-197
ISSN: 1037-1656
In: Society and natural resources, Band 22, Heft 2, S. 158-171
ISSN: 1521-0723
In: The journal of corporate citizenship, Band 2008, Heft 29, S. 49-60
ISSN: 2051-4700
In: Journal of women & aging: the multidisciplinary quarterly of psychosocial practice, theory, and research, Band 18, Heft 2, S. 55-72
ISSN: 1540-7322
In: Urban policy and research, Band 23, Heft 1, S. 109-122
ISSN: 1476-7244
In: Social policy and administration, Band 37, Heft 7, S. 772-786
ISSN: 1467-9515
Abstract Using governmentality as a theoretical framework, we examine two Australian policy areas where young people are disciplined into becoming good, active citizens. These policies—mutual obligation through the work for the dole programme, and school‐based active citizenship programmes similar to American service learning programmes—both mirror volunteer‐type activities, in a social context where volunteers are viewed as good citizens. In this study, we present findings from a qualitative study that addresses the question of whether young people will develop active citizenship through compulsory volunteer‐type programmes. The findings show that first, young people are very conscious of the lack of choice involved in these programmes and that this weakened their sense of agency. Second, the programmes failed to develop positive community attitudes and active social behaviours. These results suggest that policies that compel individuals to contribute to society may actually weaken their citizenship identities.
In: Social policy & administration: an international journal of policy and research, Band 37, Heft 7, S. 772-786
ISSN: 0037-7643, 0144-5596
In: Social policy & administration: an international journal of policy and research, Band 37, Heft 7
ISSN: 0037-7643, 0144-5596
In: Australian journal of social issues: AJSI, Band 36, Heft 4, S. 295-314
ISSN: 1839-4655
Time availability is a key concept in relation to volunteering, leading to organisations and governments targeting those outside paid work as a potential source of volunteers, it may be that factors such as a growth in female participation in the labour market and an increase in work hours will lead to more people saying they are simply too busy to volunteer. This paper discusses how social and economic change, such as changing work patterns, are impacting on time availability. Using the 1997 ABS Time Use data, it identifies a predictive model of spare time by looking at demographic, life stage and employment related variables. Results confirm that those outside paid work, particularly the young, males and those without partners or children, are the groups most likely to have time to spare. These groups do not currently report high rates of volunteering. The paper concludes by questioning the premise that people will volunteer simply because they have time to spare. This is just one component of a range of motivations and factors that influence the decision to volunteer.