Ageism as a problem of the younger generation
Aim. To analyze the experience of developing and testing a targeted program for improving the age-related vitality and quality of life of people in older age groups through the development of intergenerational connections, which consists of involving younger schoolchildren and their parents in volun...
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| author | A. A. Melnichenko S. G. Gorelik |
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| description | Aim. To analyze the experience of developing and testing a targeted program for improving the age-related vitality and quality of life of people in older age groups through the development of intergenerational connections, which consists of involving younger schoolchildren and their parents in voluntary work, increasing the knowledge of younger schoolchildren in aging and old age and reducing the ageism of older people.Material and methods. This prospective cohort study consisted of 3 stages. For the study, original questionnaires were used to assess the knowledge in the field of aging processes and determine the degree of ageism among people of different ages. The study involved 138 respondents — primary school students, parents of schoolchildren, and teachers.Results. The Project "Gerontological Education of Grade Schoolers" was developed and implemented, which included separate blocks. Spending time together benefits the level of good manners among grade schoolers as follows: the high level of good manners increased by 30,6%, while the average and low levels decreased by 13,9% and 66,7%, respectively. The interpretation of 4-year survey data (2019-2023) indicate that the developed system was successfully tested.Conclusion. For the first time, a targeted program has been developed for older age groups through the development of intergenerational connections, which consists of involving grade schoolers and their parents in volunteer activities. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a4b46537d46c4ee2acba92affde0ea582025-08-20T03:35:51Zrus«SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLCКардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика1728-88002619-01252023-12-01223S10.15829/1728-8800-2023-37272834Ageism as a problem of the younger generationA. A. Melnichenko0S. G. Gorelik1Children's Regional Clinical HospitalBelgorod National Research University; Research Medical Center "Gerontology"Aim. To analyze the experience of developing and testing a targeted program for improving the age-related vitality and quality of life of people in older age groups through the development of intergenerational connections, which consists of involving younger schoolchildren and their parents in voluntary work, increasing the knowledge of younger schoolchildren in aging and old age and reducing the ageism of older people.Material and methods. This prospective cohort study consisted of 3 stages. For the study, original questionnaires were used to assess the knowledge in the field of aging processes and determine the degree of ageism among people of different ages. The study involved 138 respondents — primary school students, parents of schoolchildren, and teachers.Results. The Project "Gerontological Education of Grade Schoolers" was developed and implemented, which included separate blocks. Spending time together benefits the level of good manners among grade schoolers as follows: the high level of good manners increased by 30,6%, while the average and low levels decreased by 13,9% and 66,7%, respectively. The interpretation of 4-year survey data (2019-2023) indicate that the developed system was successfully tested.Conclusion. For the first time, a targeted program has been developed for older age groups through the development of intergenerational connections, which consists of involving grade schoolers and their parents in volunteer activities.https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/3727childrengerontological educationolder peopleageismold ageintergenerational interaction |
| spellingShingle | A. A. Melnichenko S. G. Gorelik Ageism as a problem of the younger generation Кардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика children gerontological education older people ageism old age intergenerational interaction |
| title | Ageism as a problem of the younger generation |
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| title_short | Ageism as a problem of the younger generation |
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| topic | children gerontological education older people ageism old age intergenerational interaction |
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