A Qualitative Research Study to Explore Perspectives From Individuals Involved in the ROCKET (Reading for Older People, Connecting With Kids and Enjoying Time Together) Intergenerational Reading Project

Aims: Intergenerational programmes provide meaningful social contact for older people, and address negative stereotypes of ageing in children. Reading aloud improves language acquisition and literacy in children, however in regions of socio-economic deprivation, many children lack this opportunity....

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Main Authors: Rachel Rice, Ursula Shepherd, Lindsey Cameron, Lisa Dikomitis, Joanne Rodda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425102172/type/journal_article
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description Aims: Intergenerational programmes provide meaningful social contact for older people, and address negative stereotypes of ageing in children. Reading aloud improves language acquisition and literacy in children, however in regions of socio-economic deprivation, many children lack this opportunity. The aim of this qualitative research was to explore the experiences and perspectives of teachers and volunteers involved in an intergenerational reading project within a primary school in an area of high socioeconomic deprivation.
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spelling doaj-art-1f215fee87da4eb0883b89ed27803bbd2025-08-20T02:50:55ZengCambridge University PressBJPsych Open2056-47242025-06-0111S64S6410.1192/bjo.2025.10217A Qualitative Research Study to Explore Perspectives From Individuals Involved in the ROCKET (Reading for Older People, Connecting With Kids and Enjoying Time Together) Intergenerational Reading ProjectRachel Rice0Ursula Shepherd1Lindsey Cameron2Lisa Dikomitis3Joanne Rodda4KMPT, Kent, United KingdomKMMS, Canterbury, United KingdomUniversity of Kent, Canterbury, United KingdomKMMS, Canterbury, United KingdomKMMS, Canterbury, United Kingdom KMPT, Canterbury, United KingdomAims: Intergenerational programmes provide meaningful social contact for older people, and address negative stereotypes of ageing in children. Reading aloud improves language acquisition and literacy in children, however in regions of socio-economic deprivation, many children lack this opportunity. The aim of this qualitative research was to explore the experiences and perspectives of teachers and volunteers involved in an intergenerational reading project within a primary school in an area of high socioeconomic deprivation.https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425102172/type/journal_article
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A Qualitative Research Study to Explore Perspectives From Individuals Involved in the ROCKET (Reading for Older People, Connecting With Kids and Enjoying Time Together) Intergenerational Reading Project
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title A Qualitative Research Study to Explore Perspectives From Individuals Involved in the ROCKET (Reading for Older People, Connecting With Kids and Enjoying Time Together) Intergenerational Reading Project
title_full A Qualitative Research Study to Explore Perspectives From Individuals Involved in the ROCKET (Reading for Older People, Connecting With Kids and Enjoying Time Together) Intergenerational Reading Project
title_fullStr A Qualitative Research Study to Explore Perspectives From Individuals Involved in the ROCKET (Reading for Older People, Connecting With Kids and Enjoying Time Together) Intergenerational Reading Project
title_full_unstemmed A Qualitative Research Study to Explore Perspectives From Individuals Involved in the ROCKET (Reading for Older People, Connecting With Kids and Enjoying Time Together) Intergenerational Reading Project
title_short A Qualitative Research Study to Explore Perspectives From Individuals Involved in the ROCKET (Reading for Older People, Connecting With Kids and Enjoying Time Together) Intergenerational Reading Project
title_sort qualitative research study to explore perspectives from individuals involved in the rocket reading for older people connecting with kids and enjoying time together intergenerational reading project
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