Meaningful voluntary work design and dual pathways for healthy aging (MVP-HA): A cross-sectional and mixed-methods study in Hong Kong.
Abstract
Volunteering supports healthy aging. However, research has largely examined its health benefits rather than how volunteer work design shapes healthy aging. This study introduces and validates the meaningful voluntary work design and dual pathways for healthy aging (MVP-HA) framework, exploring how volunteer work characteristics (VWCs) relate to subjective well-being (SWB) and cognition via two pathways: quality (role engagement) and quantity (volunteering hours) of volunteering. It also assesses whether sociodemographic factors moderate these relationships.
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Research summary
The paper claims that the design of volunteer work influences subjective well-being and cognition in older adults through engagement and hours volunteered. This study is relevant as it explores how structured volunteer activities can contribute to healthier aging, addressing factors that may enhance quality of life in older populations.
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