Generations learning together: pilot study for a multigenerational program. Issue 3 (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bertram, Anita Glee; Burr, Brandon K.; Sears, Kaye; Powers, Melissa; Atkins, LaDonna; Holmes, Tawni; Kambour, Tina; Kuns, J. Brooke
• Is Part Of: Journal of intergenerational relationships. Volume 16:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 243
• Page End: 255
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Intergenerational centers -- intergenerational relationships -- intergenerational programs -- older adult relationships; Intergenerational relations -- Periodicals; 306.87405
• DOI: 10.1080/15350770.2018.1477402
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1535-0770

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Generations need to spend time in meaningful activities to facilitate more healthy interactions. An interdisciplinary team worked together to implement an enriching, intergenerational project with 4 year olds, college students, and older adults. College students played an active role in planning/facilitating activities. The overall objective of the research was assessing perceptional change between the generations using pre/posttests with college students, pre-post interviews with older adults, and pre-post teacher led discussions with children. Findings suggest that older adults and college students had improved perceptions. Children's perceptions remained negative with some positive perceptions.