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Intergenerational shared sites
— an examination of socio-physical environments and older adults' behavior | | Author(s) | Nicole Ruggiano |
| Journal title | Research on Aging, vol 34, no 1, January 2012 |
| Pages | pp 34-55 |
| Source | http://roa.sagepub.com/ |
| Keywords | Physical environment ; Neighbourhoods, communities etc ; Amenities ; Older people ; Young people ; Children ; Services ; Behaviour ; Attitude. |
| Annotation | Few studies have examined older adults' behaviour and attitudes within the context of intergenerational shared site (IGSS) environments, where children and older adults receive services at the same facility and typically share space and resources on an ongoing basis. This natural study examined the behaviours of older adults participating in two senior centre programmes that were co-located with child care facilities. Data collection involved participant observation and in-depth interviews with staff members at each IGSS. The data were systematically coded and analysed for themes. Although positive informal intergenerational interactions occurred at both centres, many older adults demonstrated negative behaviours and attitudes when their programmes shared space and/or relinquished resources to children's programmes. Implications for research and practice are provided. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-121026068 A |
| Classmark | R: RH: R8: B: SB: SBC: I: DM: DP |
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