ReviewEuropean journal of ageing2019
Intergenerational programs: What can school-age children and older people expect from them? A systematic review.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Barriers and facilitators to older adult participation in intergenerational physical activity program: a systematic review.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2024Pooled it
- Intergenerational Programmes bringing together community dwelling non-familial older adults and children: A Systematic Review.Archives of gerontology and geriatricsPooled it
- Are Real-World Prosociality Programs Associated with Greater Psychological Well-Being in Primary School-Aged Children?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Trial
- The Benefits of Intergenerational Wisdom-Sharing: A Randomized Controlled Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Japan's health system toward 2040: structural challenges and a renewed social contract.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2026Review
- Mixed methods implementation evaluation of community-based intergenerational program to improve the quality of life of the elderly in rural Maharashtra.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Developing a Logic Model Framework for Community-Dwelling, Non-Familial Intergenerational Programmes.Journal of prevention (2022) · 2026Article
- Understanding Intergenerational Interactions Between Older Adults and Children: Expert Opinions About the Roles of Community Environments.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026Article
- Understanding intergenerational interactions and programs in Singapore: a comparative analysis of young adults and older adults' perspectives.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators to implementing childcare in long-term care homes: A scoping review protocol and consultative exercise.PloS one · 2026Article
- Patient and Public Involvement in Action: Shaping an Intergenerational Engagement Intervention in a Long-Term Care Facility in China.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of an Interactive School-Based Oral Health Educational Program on Periodontal Status Among Palestinian Adolescents: An Intervention Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Connect Active Programme (CAP): A Pilot RCT to Enhance Physical Activity and Intergenerational Relationships Through Dyadic Digital Walking Exercises.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Intergenerational Board Games Among Older Adults and School-Aged Children, Through the Lens of Shared Pro-Social Behaviors and Positive Affect.Scandinavian journal of psychology · 2025Observational
- Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of an intergenerational digital storytelling program for improving identity validation and generativity in older adults.Australasian journal on ageing · 2025Article
- Improving children's attitudes towards older people's competences: a weekly intergenerational summer camp.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Encouraging classroom activities for children using avatar robots: a field trial.Frontiers in robotics and AI · 2025Article
- Promoting healthy aging through intergenerational exchange and digital empowerment: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Exploring older adults' perceptions of intergenerational relationships and programs: a qualitative comparative analysis of participants and non-IGP participants.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- A pilot study of an intergenerational program for people in residential aged care with cognitive impairment and children from a co-located early learning centre during COVID-19.Dementia (London, England) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Over the past 40 years, there has been a growing trend for intergenerational initiatives worldwide. Intergenerational programs (IGPs) aim to facilitate cooperation and exchange among different age groups. While most studies highlight the benefits for each generation, the programs and study designs vary widely. We conducted a systematic review of the scientific literature between 2005 and 2015 to: (1) characterize and define the IGPs studied and (2) identify the benefits for school-age children and older people aged 60 years or over. First, 53 articles with defined keywords were collected from online databases. Then, using inclusion and exclusion criteria, 11 articles were selected. These were classified according to methodological quality and were analyzed one by one. The content of the programs varied: three involved artistic activities, three educational activities, one health, three open-ended activities, and one was organized around a citizen's project. Concerning the benefits of IGPs for children and older adults, some studies highlighted significant differences in positive attitudes, behaviors, confidence, and competence for the children, and significant differences in mental and physical health, and quality of life for older adults. However, it should be noted that those benefits are not systematic. Our findings are discussed in the light of the meaningfulness of the activities and the role of IGPs, organization of the program, and participants' knowledge of the other generation. Future studies may wish to consider searching for additional variables to further refine our understanding of the benefits for participants.
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