Undergraduates Mentoring Older Adults: Breaking Stereotypes

Shedletsky, Leonard J

doi:10.1080/15350770.2012.726599

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“…Interactions between different generations also have recognized benefits for children and young people. Studies have provided evidence that intergenerational programs promote positive changes, such as a reduction in the aging-related stereotypes that are common in this group of age [ 12 , 13 , 40 ], and an improvement in their self-confidence and feelings about social responsibility [ 41 , 42 ]. A study conducted by Yasunaga et al [ 43 ] showed that the students who participated in an intergenerational picture book reading program were relieved from the mental and physical stress response.…”

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Evaluation of the Benefits, Satisfaction, and Limitations of Intergenerational Face-to-Face Activities: A General Population Survey in Spain

Canedo-García

Sánchez

Díaz-Prieto

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Over the last decades, social isolation and loneliness among older adults have given rise to an increased interest in the study of intergenerational relationships. Intergenerational programs provide a great opportunity for older adults to connect with people of other generations. Many studies have reported the beneficial effects of these programs, improving the mental and physical health of the elderly and contributing to better academic formation and social skills in children. The aim of this study was to examine the benefits, satisfaction, and limitations of the intergenerational interactions derived from the performance of face-to-face activities, such as daily and healthcare activities, educational, cultural and leisure activities, and physical or sport activities. Participants were subjects living in Spain of any age (grouped into three age groups: <22, 22–40, and >40 years old) and from different social groups who completed an electronic 88-item questionnaire. The analysis of sociodemographic variables of the survey respondents revealed that people aged 40 or more, with personal autonomy, single or married, and living with a partner and/or other relative, and not retired, performed face-to-face activities with people of other generations with a significantly higher frequency than the rest of the groups for each variable. Most participants who participated in intergenerational face-to-face activities reported benefits to their physical and mental health, mood, relationships, self-determination, social participation, and academic education. Most participants were quite or very satisfied with the person with whom they performed this type of activities, especially if this person was a friend or a close relative. Except for grandparents, people who participated in intergenerational face-to-face activities and who had no limitations or disabilities were more frequently reported by the participants. In conclusion, intergenerational interactions derived from the performance of face-to-face activities can contribute to improve both the physical and mental health, social skills, and relationships of all people involved.

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Evaluation of the Benefits, Satisfaction, and Limitations of Intergenerational Face-to-Face Activities: A General Population Survey in Spain

Canedo-García

Sánchez

Díaz-Prieto

et al. 2021

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“…Usually, the mentor's task is voluntary, and in two of the articles, it is part of the curricular units for university students. A total of 69 students in the first year of the master's program for teachers in training enrolled in the optional special course focusing on adult education [62], and 18 graduate students in their 20 years old in the Department of Communication and Media Studies chose the intergenerational course as a junior-level, elective course in their main program [69]. The other two studies were composed of 8 educators of older adults (at an activity center, a public library, a nursing home, an non-governmental organization (NGO), and a University of the Third Age) [70] and 5 ICT Teachers at a senior university [68].…”

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“…Another article [69] reports that many of the mentors were anxious about their ability to mentor older adults. During the teaching program, each mentor kept a journal of their experiences.…”

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Computer Education and Third Age Universities: A Systematic Review

Sobral

2021

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An aging population and a digital society are realities. There is a need to equip older people with knowledge and computer skills so that they can participate in society, without feeling excluded or being marginalized. Third age universities are organizations around the world that specialize in teaching and learning for senior students in a more informal and more integrated way than other educational institutions. The objective of this study was to identify the existing quality publications that deal with the subject of computer education at senior universities. The SCOPUS and Web of Science databases were used, and 18 records were found according to the adopted criteria. It was found that these articles, depending on their focus, can be divided into four groups: educators, organizations/directors, students, and conceptual/review papers. Through these articles, it was possible to draw a picture of what older people’s computer learning is like, what barriers exist for students to not be able to attend these classes, as well as tips on how courses should be organized and the pedagogical methodologies that must be adopted. It is intended that this article is used as a good tool for people who work in teaching information technology to the elderly, and especially for course directors who intend to create or reformulate courses of this type for this specific age group.

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“…Os alunos que não alteraram esta perceção dizem que "sempre os vi como pessoas carinhosas, simpáticas" (A4). (Shedletsky, 2012;Spiteri, 2016;Turner, et al, 2017).…”

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Intergeracionalidade e TIC: visão dos jovens participantes num Programa Intergeracional

Mota

Neves

2019

Kairós Geronto

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Neste artigo apresentam-se os resultados, na perspetiva dos jovens participantes, de um programa intergeracional mediado pelas TIC. Este projeto foi desenvolvido numa Escola Profissional e num Lar de Idosos pertencentes à mesma Fundação. Retrata a interação semanal entre onze alunos entre os 15 e os 19 anos e catorze residentes ou utentes do Lar/Centro-dia da Fundação Joaquim dos Santos. Realça-se a alteração da perceção dos jovens em relação aos mais velhos durante e após a implementação do Programa, os momentos de partilha e aprendizagem mútua e a melhoria da relação entre as diferentes gerações.

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Undergraduates Mentoring Older Adults: Breaking Stereotypes

Cited by 6 publications

References 17 publications

Evaluation of the Benefits, Satisfaction, and Limitations of Intergenerational Face-to-Face Activities: A General Population Survey in Spain

Evaluation of the Benefits, Satisfaction, and Limitations of Intergenerational Face-to-Face Activities: A General Population Survey in Spain

Computer Education and Third Age Universities: A Systematic Review

Intergeracionalidade e TIC: visão dos jovens participantes num Programa Intergeracional

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