Effectiveness of Intergenerational Programs to Reduce Loneliness
A Scoping Review and Reflections
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16787342 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sacramento Pinazo-Hernandi (0000-0003-4364-4730, Universitat de València, corresponding author), Sacramento Pinazo-Hernandis, Celia Carrascosa (0000-0001-6655-9024, Universitat de València) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 361-378 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Intergenerational Relationships (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1535-0770 • E-ISSN: 1535-0932 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15350770.2024.2400278 |
| OpenAlex | W4402344848 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 26 |
As the number of people of all ages at risk of loneliness increases rapidly, interest in identifying the most effective interventions has grown. A number of researchers have conducted scoping reviews on loneliness interventions and have concluded that the most successful methods involve group interventions. Intergenerational programs can be a good solution for the reduction of loneliness. The aim of this scoping review is to identify studies that report on the effectiveness of intergenerational programs to reduce loneliness or social isolation following the five-step model. Twelve articles were selected for content analysis, showing that the use of intergenerational programs was associated with positive outcomes in terms of participants’ health, well-being, social connectedness, and a reduction in loneliness. These interventions promote intergenerational understanding and the development of new and better quality relationships, which is a crucial element in reducing loneliness
Loneliness · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Social Psychology
Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors
The impact of intergenerational programs on children and older adults
Scoping studies
Developing the Art–Technology Intergenerational Community Program for Older Adults' Health and Social Connectedness
Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Intergenerational Programming
Documented Outcomes for Older Adults in Intergenerational Programming
In the Eye of the Beholder
Virtual Intergenerational Reverse-Mentoring Program Reduces Loneliness among Older Adults
Interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older people
Preventing social isolation and loneliness among older people
Intergenerational Programs Review
What do older people experiencing loneliness think about primary care or community based interventions to reduce loneliness? A qualitative study in England
Getting AHeAD
Age XXL
Development of a Standardized Tool for Intergenerational Programming
Intergenerational Activities that Promote Engaging Conversations are Preferred among Young and Older Adults
Reflections on the Dynamics of a Student-Organized Intergenerational Visiting Program to Promote Social Connectedness
Reprints
Otherwise We Would Be like an Island
Intergenerational Interaction Between Institutionalised Older Persons and Biologically Unrelated University Students
Give and Receive
Scoping studies
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |