Recruitment and Retention in Minority Populations

Recruitment and Retention in Minority Populations
Author :
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages : 113
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780826116598
ISBN-13 : 0826116590
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Recruitment and Retention in Minority Populations by : Sue E. Levkoff, ScD

Download or read book Recruitment and Retention in Minority Populations written by Sue E. Levkoff, ScD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000-04-26 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite projections of significant growth in older minority populations, researchers have little more than surface-level appreciation of how cultural factors will shape mental and physical health outcomes. This volume is part of a new wave of studies designed to address the issue of recruiting and retaining minority elders for participation in research studies. The authors highlight the strengths and weaknesses of a wide array of research designs, ranging from small, in-depth qualitative studies to randomized, controlled behavioral interventions. Several chapters focus on successes with African American, Chinese American, and Mexican American elders. The practical advice contained herein will have great appeal to those working to advance the field of gerontological research.


Recruitment and Retention in Minority Populations Related Books