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The Effects of Intergenerational Experiences on Adolescents and Older Adults.
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Chapman, Nancy J.; Neal, Margaret B. – Gerontologist, 1990
Evaluated intergenerational program bringing together older people and adolescents to examine assumptions underlying such programing and to determine attitude changes among participants. Only attitude change observed was in adolescents who helped older people showing more enjoyment in being with older people, decreased social distance, and more…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Intergenerational Programs, Older Adults
An Intergenerational Partnership between a College and Congregate Housing Facility: How It Works, What It Means.
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Krout, John A.; Pogorzala, Christine H. – Gerontologist, 2002
Describes the goals, development, operation, and outcomes of an intergenerational programmatic relationship between a private college and a congregate facility for older adults. Faculty and students report that partnership activities provide excellent opportunities for increasing the understanding of aging and older adults. Residents report…
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Intergenerational Programs, Nursing Homes