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Mor-Barak, Michal E. – International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 1995
Examines the meaning of work for older adults in a sample of 146 older job seekers. Proposes four factors to the meaning of work: financial, personal, social, and generativity. Indicates ethnic and employment differences regarding the meaning of work. Jobs providing opportunities for transfer of knowledge and experience to younger generations may…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Aging (Individuals), Employee Attitudes, Employment
Kupetz, Barbara N. – Texas Child Care, 1997
Argues that adults can provide and demonstrate to children a model for better understanding of the elderly and the aging process. Describes factors that interfere with intergenerational relationships, children's views of aging, and why biases exist. Contains tips for adults to bridge the gap by providing balanced views via children's literature.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Age, Age Differences, Age Groups
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Strom, Robert; And Others – International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 1996
Grandparents in the Republic of China want to remain influential, but social policy has not provided them with education to fulfill their changing role. Examined the performance of grandparents to determine suitable content for an intervention program. A sample of 751 nonconsanguineous participants included 234 grandparents, 241 parents, and 276…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Age Differences, Aging (Individuals)