The Effectiveness of the Young–Old Link and Growth Intergenerational Program in Reducing Age Stereotypes

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ID12385697
AutoresQian Sun (0000-0001-8556-2464, Hebei University of Economics and Business), Vivian W Q Lou (0000-0001-7000-1306, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Sau Po Center on Aging, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, autor correspondente), Annie Dai (Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Sau Po Center on Aging, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong), Carman To (Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Sau Po Center on Aging, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong), Shum Yee Wong (Aberdeen Kai-Fong Welfare Association, Aberdeen, Hong Kong)
Ano2018
Volume29
Fascículo5
Páginas519-528
Data de publicação2018-04-05
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoResearch on Social Work Practice (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1049-7315 • E-ISSN: 1552-7581
EditoraSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1049731518767319
OpenAlexW2796338033
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas24
Referências citadas43

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

Context (archaeology · Developmental psychology · Intervention (counseling · Psychiatry · Set (abstract data type · Young adult · Aging and Gerontology Research · Clinical Psychology · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology