The spread of a social group: balance and proportionality between genders

Authors

  • Alessandra Cardoso Vargas Universidade de Passo Fundo (RS)
  • Marilene Rodrigues Portella Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF). Passo Fundo (RS).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i2p227-238

Keywords:

Social groups, Gender questions, Sociability.

Abstract

The present study aims to identify the determinants of male participation in the support group of the town of Flour, Alpestre municipality (RS), and meaning in their lives. This is a field research descriptive / exploratory study, conducted through interviews with 71 participants living group, 36 men and 35 women, aged 50 to 90 years. The results show positive changes promoted by programs of socio-recreational activities for the elderly.

Author Biographies

Alessandra Cardoso Vargas, Universidade de Passo Fundo (RS)

- Mestre em Envelhecimento Humano pela Universidade de Passo Fundo (RS). Graduada em Educação Física pela Universidade Luterana do Brasil-SM. 

Marilene Rodrigues Portella, Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF). Passo Fundo (RS).

Professora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Envelhecimento Humano na Universidade de Passo Fundo. Passo Fundo (RS), Brasil.

 

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Published

2013-06-30

How to Cite

Vargas, A. C., & Portella, M. R. (2013). The spread of a social group: balance and proportionality between genders. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 16(2), 227–238. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i2p227-238

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Papers

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