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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Keywords

Older people--Counseling of; Aging--Psychological aspects; Aging--Religious aspects;

Abstract

The elderly are the fastest growing population in the United States. With this increase in population comes the need for help in improving psychological well-being and enhancine adjustment. This paper explores three factors that may benefit the adjustment process for the elderly population. These factors are religion, social support, and intergenerational programs. The need for mental health counselors in this field will continue to increase as the population continues to grow older. In combination with counseling and the three factors of religion, social support and intergenerational programs, adjustment for the elderly can be optimistic.

Year of Submission

2004

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

First Advisor

Kimberly A. Vess

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Date Original

2004

Object Description

1 PDF file (15 pages)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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