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Unmet healthcare needs and volunteering during the COVID‐19 pandemic in the European Union: Exploring heterogeneity in age classes

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper investigates the relationship between volunteering and unmet healthcare needs (UHN) during the COVID‐19 pandemic in EU countries, focusing on different age groups. Previous studies have shown that younger people are more likely to report UHN than older people in the EU. To investigate UHN, the paper uses data from Eurofound's ‘Living, Working and COVID‐19’ e‐survey and estimates probit models using several control variables and robustness checks. The results reveal a positive and statistically significant correlation between volunteering and a higher probability of reporting UHN among both younger and older groups of the population. Significant differences in UHN across age groups emerge when considering self‐perceived health and unemployment.

Source: Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics

DOI: 10.1111/apce.70039

Authors: Nunzia Nappo, Damiano Fiorillo, Giuseppe Lubrano Lavadera

Institutions: University of Naples Federico II, Parthenope University of Naples, Link Campus University

Language: English

Topic: Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,240