The impact of intergenerational programs on social capital in Japan: a randomized population-based cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC Public Health, 2019 Background Over the last several decades, social isolation and loneliness among older adults have posed an increasingly urgent challenge due to the rapidly aging population in Japan.
Yoh Murayama +4 more
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A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Intergenerational Programs [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2017 Purpose of the study: The objective of the present review study is to identify the determinant elements of the effectiveness of empirically based interventions (EBI) in the field of intergenerational work, contrasting face-to-face and combined (face-to ...
Alejandro Canedo-García +2 more
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Motivation to Participate in Intergenerational Programs: A Comparison across Different Program Types and Generations. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022 Much research has attested to the benefits of intergenerational programs (IGPs) for older and younger participants, but there is a lack of understanding about what motivates them to participate and to persevere. We conducted structured interviews with 83
Cohen-Mansfield J.
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Increasing the Power of Intergenerational Programs: Advancing an Evaluation Tool. [PDF]
J Appl Gerontol, 2022 Intergenerational practitioners responding to a 2018 national survey identified a need for evidence-informed evaluation tools to measure program impact.
Jarrott SE +4 more
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Is Virtual Communication Possible in Intergenerational Programs? The SIMUL Project
Social Sciences, 2023 Intergenerational relationships are becoming increasingly rare. Thus, intergenerational programs are a strategy to establish relationships between generations.
Miriam González-Afonso +3 more
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Older Adult Volunteers in Intergenerational Programs in Educational Settings Across the Globe [PDF]
Innov Aging, 2020 Intergenerational volunteerism is a global phenomenon that aids multiple generations. Considering the positive evidence of volunteering among older adults and their desire for engagement with children, it is important to explore older adult volunteers ...
Lee Y, Kim Y, Bronstein L, Fox V.
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Intergenerational Programs Involving Adolescents, Institutionalized Elderly, and Older Volunteers: Results from a Pilot Research-Action in Italy. [PDF]
Biomed Res Int, 2018 Changes in traditional family structures, public policy arrangements, and new family care patterns are reducing opportunities for interaction between younger and older people in Europe and in Italy, especially when the latter live in residential care ...
Santini S +3 more
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Exploring older adults’ perceptions of intergenerational relationships and programs: a qualitative comparative analysis of participants and non-IGP participants [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthIntroductionAs the global population ages at an unprecedented rate, rapid shifts in demographics and evolving family structures have placed increasing pressure on countries to ensure the health and well-being of an aging population.
Jasmine Yee Ru Cheng +16 more
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Understanding intergenerational interactions and programs in Singapore: a comparative analysis of young adults and older adults’ perspectives [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthIntroductionAs the population rapidly ages, older adults are faced with a multitude of physical, psychological, and social challenges that limit their ability to age well. Intergenerational programs have gained traction as a potential solution to address
Jasmine Yee Ru Cheng +14 more
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Intergenerational programs: What can school-age children and older people expect from them? A systematic review. [PDF]
Eur J Ageing, 2019 Giraudeau C, Bailly N.
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