Age Encounters: Exploring Age and Intergenerational Perceptions. Issue 2 (2nd April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dow, Briony; Joosten, Melanie; Biggs, Simon; Kimberley, Helen
• Is Part Of: Journal of intergenerational relationships. Volume 14:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 104
• Page End: 118
• Publication Date: 2016-04-02
• Subjects: Ageing -- ageism -- intergenerational relationships -- older -- younger; Intergenerational relations -- Periodicals; 306.87405
• DOI: 10.1080/15350770.2016.1160731
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1535-0770

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Age Encounters was a video documentary project wherein 10 younger people and 10 older people were asked questions about age; ageism; and their perception of the other generation, including challenges the other group might face and whether they could identify possibilities for solidarity between the two generations. It was found that most intergenerational relationships are respectful and occur within the family. Any lack of generational understanding appeared due to a lack of relationships outside of the family, leading to a reliance on assumptions and recognized stereotypes. When opportunities for intergenerational relationships and shared spaces were available, the stereotypes were not applied.