Predicting General and Comparative Support for Government's Providing Benefits to Older Persons.

Klemmack, David L.; Roff, Lucinda L.

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Publication Date: 1981-Dec

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Predicting General and Comparative Support for Government's Providing Benefits to Older Persons.

Klemmack, David L.; Roff, Lucinda L.

Gerontologist, v21 n6 p592-99 Dec 1981

Examines public support for benefits to older persons. Results indicated the priority given to benefits for older persons when compared with other tax uses is high, but the relationship between comparative and general support is low. Suggests it may be difficult for advocacy groups to expand current benefits. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Comparative Analysis, Federal Aid, Financial Support, Government Role, Older Adults, Predictive Validity, Public Opinion, Public Support, Social Services, State Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Alabama

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