A Systematic Review of the Reminiscence Functions Scale and Implications for Use with Older Adults

Marques, Carolinne; Dias, Sofia Fontoura; Sousa, Liliana

doi:10.1080/07317115.2023.2274989

Clinical Gerontologist

2023

DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2023.2274989

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A Systematic Review of the Reminiscence Functions Scale and Implications for Use with Older Adults

Carolinne Marques,

Sofia Fontoura Dias,

Liliana Sousa

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Sharing memory and wisdom across generations: A scaffolded community reminiscing programme for adolescents and older adults

Van Bergen,

Evans,

Harris

et al. 2024

Mem. Mind & Media

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The role of memory in supporting adolescents' sense of place and past is not well understood, but older adults offer a wealth of life stories and wisdom that they can share with younger generations. This in-depth pilot study positioned Australian high school students as oral historians to interview older Australians about their lives. Oral historian training and materials were provided, and pre- and post-intervention measures of adolescents' sense of everyday Australian history, well-being, and social connection were collected for an intervention school group (n = 17) and a waitlist control school group (n = 12). In-depth supplementary memory and well-being data were also collected for six participating older adults. In the intervention condition, scaffolded memory interviews took place during weekly aged care visits across one school term and were followed by an intergenerational celebration and memory book presentation. As hypothesised, older adults imbued their stories with life lessons for adolescents. Although no quantitative changes in participants' well-being emerged, qualitative data revealed the emergence of rich interpersonal relationships and bonding between adolescents and older adults. There were also benefits of the programme for older adults' reports of generativity and adolescents' understanding of everyday Australian history. The findings demonstrate the social and academic benefits of scaffolded intergenerational memory conversations and represent a scalable educational model and materials with downstream community benefits.

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Sharing memory and wisdom across generations: A scaffolded community reminiscing programme for adolescents and older adults

Van Bergen,

Evans,

Harris

et al. 2024

Mem. Mind & Media

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Material inheritance transmission by older childless Portuguese adults

Silva,

Patrão,

Sousa

2024

WWOP

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Purpose Material inheritance transmission is a normative task in later life that has been scarcely studied, particularly when involving older childless adults. This study aims to deepen the knowledge about the transmission of material inheritances by older (65+ years) childless Portuguese adults. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative exploratory study comprises 43 participants. A semi-structured interview was administered and submitted to content analysis. Findings Material inheritance transmission involves precipitant events (realizing they will not have children), deciding on content and moment (what and when), planning (getting legal advice, making a will and preventing family conflicts), distributing (usually based on values of reciprocity and strategic exchange) and resolution (marked by conflict). Originality/value Material inheritances have been mostly studied from economic and legal perspectives. This research examines material inheritances transmissions within family dynamics, showing that older childless individuals seem to use material inheritances in a strategic exchange way, to ensure they will be well cared for in old age.

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A Systematic Review of the Reminiscence Functions Scale and Implications for Use with Older Adults

Cited by 2 publications

References 74 publications

Sharing memory and wisdom across generations: A scaffolded community reminiscing programme for adolescents and older adults

Sharing memory and wisdom across generations: A scaffolded community reminiscing programme for adolescents and older adults

Material inheritance transmission by older childless Portuguese adults

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