Generations learning together: pilot study for a multigenerational program |
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| Authors: | Anita Glee Bertram Brandon K. Burr Kaye Sears Melissa Powers LaDonna Atkins Tawni Holmes |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Family Life Education, University of Central Oklahoma, University Edmond, OK, USA;2. Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Central Oklahoma, University Edmond, OK, USA;3. Nutrition, University of Central Oklahoma, University Edmond, OK, USA |
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| Abstract: | Generations need to spend time in meaningful activities to facilitate more healthy interactions. An interdisciplinary team worked together to implement an enriching, intergenerational project with 4 year olds, college students, and older adults. College students played an active role in planning/facilitating activities. The overall objective of the research was assessing perceptional change between the generations using pre/posttests with college students, pre-post interviews with older adults, and pre-post teacher led discussions with children. Findings suggest that older adults and college students had improved perceptions. Children’s perceptions remained negative with some positive perceptions. |
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| Keywords: | Intergenerational centers intergenerational relationships intergenerational programs older adult relationships |
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