Benefits of Intergenerational Reminiscence for Young Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Xu Ling, Fields Noelle, Daniel Kathryn, Cipher Daisha, Troutman Brooke
Primary Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington
Hypothesis
Does intergenerational reminiscence improve the well-being of young adult participants?
Conclusion
Weekly intergenerational engagements with older adults help reduce loneliness and increase knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease among young adult college students.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants were randomly paired and assigned to either a Reminiscence or sham group.
- The study found significant differences in loneliness and knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease over time.
- Linear mixed models were used to analyze the data collected at multiple time points.
Takeaway
Talking to older people can make young adults feel less lonely and learn more about Alzheimer's.
Methodology
A randomized control trial with young and older adults paired into Reminiscence and sham groups, assessing loneliness and knowledge over time.
Participant Demographics
Young adult college students and older adults.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = .003 for loneliness, p = .014 for knowledge
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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