Abstract
Social isolation and loneliness among the elderly is rising and becoming a global challenge. To combat this, many communities are developing intergenerational programs to bring together the young and the elderly with mutually beneficial consequences. This study explored the barriers and facilitators to engaging both older and younger participants in intergenerational prograMs Using video ethnography, five key themes emerged from the data, including the: importance of the environment, choice of activity, use of equipment, facilitator interaction and participant characteristics. Overall, intergenerational care programs were found to provide opportunities for enforcing trust, bridging relationships, reducing social isolation, and improving the health and wellbeing of participants, however careful consideration of the implementation of such a program is needed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 33rd Annual Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management Conference: Wicked Solutions to Wicked Problems: The Challenges Facing Management Research and Practice, 3–6 December 2019, Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
| Publisher | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management |
| Pages | 1216-1216 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780648110958 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. International conference - Cains, Australia Duration: 3 Dec 2019 → 6 Dec 2019 Conference number: 33rd |
Conference
| Conference | Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. International conference |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Cains |
| Period | 3/12/19 → 6/12/19 |
Keywords
- Ageing
- intergenerational relations
