Born4Life

Creating and Supporting Meaningful, Authentic Intergenerational Experiences

Bibliographic Data

ID6080918
AuthorsKay Heslop (0000-0003-4272-7227, Northumbria University, corresponding author), Line Caes (0000-0001-7355-0706, University of Stirling)
Year2025
Volume23
Issue3
Pages342-360
Publication date2025-07-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Intergenerational Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1535-0770 • E-ISSN: 1535-0932
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15350770.2024.2396123
OpenAlexW4401958346
LanguageEN
References cited20

Intergenerational Practice, which brings two or more generations together for mutual benefit, is growing in popularity in the United Kingdom. While practices are well meaning, they are not always research informed. This critical evaluation research draws upon an evaluation of meaningful practice undertaken by Born4Life practitioners; a network of early years educators based in some Early Years settings across the UK, who are on an intergenerational journey. Through surveys, focus groups, and interviews, this research aimed to determine what an intentional, meaningful, and sustainable intergenerational community looks like and how such communities can be supported by identifying training and development requirements for the intergenerational team

Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics

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