Intergenerational Interaction Through Reminiscence Processes

A Theoretical Framework to Explain Attitude Changes

Bibliographic Data

ID6081265
AuthorsElza Desouza (Ministério da Saúde, corresponding author)
Year2007
Volume5
Issue1
Pages39-56
Publication date2007-06-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Intergenerational Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1535-0770 • E-ISSN: 1535-0932
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1300/j194v05n01_04
OpenAlexW1590589434
LanguageEN
Citations received13
References cited15

Introduction: The interest in intergenerational programmes is increasing. However, there is a need for evaluation and the development of a theoretical framework to explain the mechanism of changes in attitudes of participants which is the purpose of this paper. Method: From July to December 2002 an intergenerational intervention was conducted with 111 students and 32 elders, who shared their life stories during class time. A Focus group technique was used to evaluate the programme and a theoretical framework was developed to explain the mechanism of changes in attitudes of adolescents towards elders and the attitudes of elders towards adolescents. Results: The results showed that stereotypes and prejudice exist, from young people towards elders and from elders towards young ones. The theoretical framework developed showed why and how participants changed their views towards each other in an intergenerational programme using reminiscence processes as a means of interaction. Conclusion: Although the study had some limitations, it was valuable in showing that older people had some negative images of adolescents. It also showed why and how participants changed their view towards each other

Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Reminiscence · Aging and Gerontology Research · Identity, Memory, and Therapy · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults · Gerontology

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