Does volunteer activity equal life satisfaction?

Publication date
Thursday, 5 Jul 2012
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Graph showing moderate levels of volunteer activity relate to high levels of life satisfaction
Moderate levels of volunteer activity relate to high levels of life satisfaction

Results from the PATH Through Life project indicate that moderate levels of volunteer activity relate to high levels of life satisfaction.

However, an intensive commitment to volunteer work during retirement could have adverse implications for psychological wellbeing.

Graph showing moderate levels of volunteer activity relate to high levels of life satisfaction

Moderate levels of volunteer activity relate to high levels of life satisfaction.