INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE SENIOR TO SENIOR DINNER DANCE PROGRAM
2024
Lessons from the Senior to Senior Dinner Dance Program
Sample size: 62
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Youjung, McGinley Jacqueline
Primary Institution: Binghamton University
Hypothesis
Intergenerational engagement can enhance successful aging in older adults and optimal development in children.
Conclusion
The study found that intergenerational activities can foster social cohesion and promote age-friendly initiatives.
Supporting Evidence
- Social cohesion was achieved through mutual trust among community stakeholders.
- Social capital was built by leveraging existing resources with collective goals.
- Intergenerational engagement was enhanced by equal status and common goals among participants.
Takeaway
Bringing older adults and kids together for fun activities like dancing can help them get along better and support each other.
Methodology
The study used thematic analysis based on focus groups and surveys.
Limitations
The study may be limited by the small sample size and specific community context.
Participant Demographics
Participants included high school students and older adults from a small city in New York State.
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