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PATH across the generations — older adults' perceptions on the value of intergenerational contact
Author(s)	Bronwyn S Fees, Michael H Bradshaw
Journal title	Care Management Journals, vol 4, no 4, Winter 2003
Pages	pp 209-215
Source	http://www.springerpub.com
Keywords	Older people ; Schoolchildren ; Social interaction ; Attitude ; Rural areas ; Qualitative Studies ; United States of America.
Annotation	Intergenerational programmes are suggested as a way of changing young people's attitudes about older people. However, less is known about older people's perceptions of the effect of intergenerational experiences on their own well-being and on youth. PATH (Personal Actions to Health) Across the Generations), a state-wide intergenerational programme in Kansas, targets rural adults and local youth in building meaningful relationships. A qualitative analysis of commentary by older volunteers suggests that they view their interactions as providing a uniquely supportive relationship for young people (who are pre-school and school age in this study). Adults indicated a heightened sense of well-being from the interactions, and also desired a meaningful relationship with the young people. These results suggest that older people's developmental needs must be given equal weight with those of young people. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-050217212 A
Classmark	B: SBM: TMA: DP: RL: 3DP: 7T
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