Intergenerational Practice in the Community—What Does the Community Think?

Kenning, G; Ee, N; Xu, Y; Luu, BL; Ward, SA; Goldwater, MB; Lewis, E; Radford, K; Anstey, KJ; Lautenschlager, NT; Fitzgerald, JA; Rockwood, K; Peters, R

Intergenerational Practice in the Community—What Does the Community Think?

Ee, N Xu, Y Luu, BL Ward, SA Goldwater, MB Lewis, E Radford, K Anstey, KJ Lautenschlager, NT Fitzgerald, JA Rockwood, K Peters, R

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Citation:: Social Sciences, 2021, 10, (10), pp. 374
Issue Date:: 2021-10-07

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dc.contributor.author	Kenning, G https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3379-9088
dc.contributor.author	Ee, N
dc.contributor.author	Xu, Y
dc.contributor.author	Luu, BL
dc.contributor.author	Ward, SA
dc.contributor.author	Goldwater, MB
dc.contributor.author	Lewis, E
dc.contributor.author	Radford, K
dc.contributor.author	Anstey, KJ
dc.contributor.author	Lautenschlager, NT
dc.contributor.author	Fitzgerald, JA
dc.contributor.author	Rockwood, K
dc.contributor.author	Peters, R
dc.date.accessioned	2022-09-19T04:56:25Z
dc.date.available	2022-09-19T04:56:25Z
dc.date.issued	2021-10-07
dc.identifier.citation	Social Sciences, 2021, 10, (10), pp. 374
dc.identifier.issn	2076-0760
dc.identifier.issn	2076-0760
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/161891
dc.description.abstract	<jats:p>The many changes that occur in the lives of older people put them at an increased risk of being socially isolated and lonely. Intergenerational programs for older adults and young children can potentially address this shortfall, because of the perceived benefit from generations interacting. This study explores whether there is an appetite in the community for intergenerational programs for community dwelling older adults. An online survey was distributed via social media, research team networks, and snowballing recruitment with access provided via QR code or hyperlink. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with potential participants of a pilot intergenerational program planned for the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia in 2020. The interviews were thematically analyzed. Over 250 people completed the survey, and 21 interviews took place with older adults (10) and parents of young children (11). The data showed that participants were all in favor of intergenerational programs, but there were different perceptions about who benefits most and how. The study highlighted considerations to be addressed in the development of effective and sustainable intergenerational programs. For example, accessing people in the community who are most socially isolated and lonely was identified as a primary challenge. More evidence-based research is needed to support involvement of different cohorts, such as those who are frail, or living with physical or cognitive limitations.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	MDPI AG
dc.relation.ispartof	Social Sciences
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/socsci10100374
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	16 Studies in Human Society, 18 Law and Legal Studies
dc.title	Intergenerational Practice in the Community—What Does the Community Think?
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/School of Communication
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The many changes that occur in the lives of older people put them at an increased risk of being socially isolated and lonely. Intergenerational programs for older adults and young children can potentially address this shortfall, because of the perceived benefit from generations interacting. This study explores whether there is an appetite in the community for intergenerational programs for community dwelling older adults. An online survey was distributed via social media, research team networks, and snowballing recruitment with access provided via QR code or hyperlink. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with potential participants of a pilot intergenerational program planned for the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia in 2020. The interviews were thematically analyzed. Over 250 people completed the survey, and 21 interviews took place with older adults (10) and parents of young children (11). The data showed that participants were all in favor of intergenerational programs, but there were different perceptions about who benefits most and how. The study highlighted considerations to be addressed in the development of effective and sustainable intergenerational programs. For example, accessing people in the community who are most socially isolated and lonely was identified as a primary challenge. More evidence-based research is needed to support involvement of different cohorts, such as those who are frail, or living with physical or cognitive limitations.

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