Group dynamics in a discussion group for older adults: Does gender play a role?

Educational Gerontology

Volumn 33, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 111-125

  De Medeiros, Kate ^a   Harris Trovato, Dana ^b   Bradley, Evelyn ^c   Gaines, Jean ^c   Parrish, John ^c  

^a The Copper Ridge Institute   (United States)

^b Touchstones Discussion Project   (United States)

^c Erickson Foundation   (United States)

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EID: 33847052091     PISSN: 03601277     EISSN: 15210472     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03601270600850644     Document Type: Article

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