Older adults' perspective of intergenerational programme at senior day care centre in Singapore
A descriptive qualitative study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14948208 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kay See Leong (Changi General Hospital Singapore), Piyanee Klainin‐Yobas (0000-0003-2581-4572, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Singapore), Sin Dee Fong (St Luke's ElderCare (Ayer Rajah) Singapore), Xi Vivien Wu (0000-0002-9264-3630, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Singapore, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | e222-e233 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health & Social Care in the Community (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0966-0410 • E-ISSN: 1365-2524 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/hsc.13432 |
| PMID | 34028921 |
| OpenAlex | W3164032917 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 41 |
Population ageing resulting from declining fertility and extended life expectancy has been occurring rapidly throughout the world. Older adults are faced with multiple physical, psychological and social changes that challenge their sense of self and capacity for healthy ageing. Intergenerational programmes (IGP) in communities have been developed to address a variety of social issues brought about by the population ageing. These programmes focus on promoting intergenerational social contact, supporting educational programmes and facilitating intellectual and/or physical activities in the older adults. This study intended to explore the perception of community-dwelling older adults towards an IGP in a senior day care centre in Singapore. Purposive sampling was adopted to recruit 15 participants for the study. Individual face-to-face interviews were conducted until data saturation was achieved. Interviews were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was carried out. Four themes and 13 sub-themes emerged: (1) IGP enhances memory and strength; (2) social interaction between older adults and younger generation; (3) emotional responses to IGP; and (4) attitudes and perception towards the younger generation. The current study illustrated the dynamic social interaction between older adults and the younger generation, as well as the perceived benefits of the IGP. The relationship formed between the two generations entailed companionship, mutual care, trust and affection. Participation in the IGP provided the older adults an opportunity for active engagement in society and development. Continuous effort must be put in to ensure continuity of integration and empowerment of older adults, including the removal of obstacles and barriers that exclude or discriminate against them. The study findings will help facilitate the customisation of IGP to meet the needs of the older adults. With a well-planned and structured IGP, significant physical, emotional and psychosocial outcomes could benefit the older adults and the younger generation
Affection · Developmental psychology · Empowerment · Focus group · Nonprobability sampling · Population · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Aging and Gerontology Research · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 2.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |