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Research with the Village Movement

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Village Publications & Resources Digital Libary

We have developed a collection of key publications and resources related to Villages, spanning their launch, development, implementation, sustainability, impact, and research capacity. The descriptions were developed by members of the VtVN Data & Evaluation Committee. Have an idea or a question? Send us an email.

2025

Peer-Reviewed Article

Principles and Approaches for Unifying an Age-Friendly Movement

systems change, collective impact, social movements, age-friendly ecosystem

2025

Peer-Reviewed Article

Aging-in-Place Villages and the Promise of Artificial Intelligence

aging-in-place, technology, Artificial Intelligence, best practices

2025

Peer-Reviewed Article

Healthy Aging Outcomes Research with Villages as Grassroots Community-Based Organizations: A Framework for Capacity Development

research, impact, partnerships, health aging

2018

Peer-Reviewed Article

Do Villages Promote Aging in Place? Results of a Longitudinal Study

impact, aging-in-place, health aging, social connection

2017

Peer-Reviewed Article

Variations on the Village Model: An Emerging Typology of a Consumer-Driven Community-Based Initiative for Older Adults

organization structure, best practices, members, funding, services

2015

Report

Sustaining the Village Movement

village model, sustainability, members, impact, funding

2012

Peer-Reviewed Article

The “Village” Model: A Consumer-Driven Approach for Aging in Place

village model, organization structure, aging-in-place, impact

2025

Peer-Reviewed Article

The History and Imperative of the Age-Friendly Ecosystem

age-friendly ecosystem, cross-sector collaboration, social movements

2025

Peer-Reviewed Article

Launching a Village to Promote Aging in Community

best practices, funding, research, start-up, social & human capital, aging in community

2022

Report

The Village Model: Current Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

organization structure, partnerships, members, services, village model

2017

Peer-Reviewed Article

Impact of the Village Model: Results of a National Survey

survey, impact, social connection, services

2016

Report

2016 National Survey of US Villages

survey, village model, impact

2012

Report

A National Overview of Villages: Results from a 2012 Organizational Survey

survey, village model, members, organization structure

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