ERIC Number: EJ1217489
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jul
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-7315
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The Effectiveness of the Young-Old Link and Growth Intergenerational Program in Reducing Age Stereotypes
Sun, Qian; Lou, Vivian Weiqun; Dai, Annie; To, Carman; Wong, Shum Yee
Research on Social Work Practice, v29 n5 p519-528 Jul 2019
Purpose: This study evaluated an intergenerational interaction program set in a nonfamilial context to combat age-related stereotypes and to facilitate positive interactions between the young and elderly in Hong Kong. Method: A quasi-experimental design was adopted. A total of 312 participants were recruited: 73 older and 78 young participants in the intervention group and 77 older and 84 young participants in the comparison group. Standardized measurements of intergenerational attitude, sense of comfort with cross-age groups, and intergenerational interaction were used during pre- and posttest. Results: The intervention group showed positive change in intergenerational attitude and sense of comfort. There were also positive changes in most aspects of intergenerational interaction in the intervention group. Discussion: This research provides preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of the intervention model and offers many implications for service directions. The findings enrich cumulative knowledge about factors contributing to the reduction of age-related stereotypes.
Descriptors: Intergenerational Programs, Aging (Individuals), Stereotypes, Social Bias, Older Adults, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Attitude Change, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students, Interaction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong
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