Indexing the Polarization of Social Groups in a Multi-Purpose Senior Center

Abstract

Small-group interaction plays an important communication role in multi-purpose senior centers. Many aged members are actively participating in goal attainment and are also involved in serving the community through club activities. Guided by Hemphill's concept of polarization, the study explored the shared organizational goals of 9 clubs in a multi-ethnic senior center. The findings have implications for participants' greater involvement and accountability