Article
Intergenerational Service Learning Program Improves Aging Knowledge and Expectations and Reduces Ageism in Younger Adults
Journal of Youth Development
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Publication Date
10-1-2014
Abstract
This article discusses a study which evaluated the effects of an intergenerational service-learning exergaming program for older adults on younger adults’ aging knowledge, expectations, and perceptions. Eighteen college students (ages 19-26 years) served as trainers for an 8-week exergaming physical activity program for older adults (12 contact hours). Questionnaires assessing aging knowledge, ageist attitudes and aging expectations were completed at Weeks 1, 8, and 25 (follow-up); program evaluations were completed at Weeks 8 and 25. Significant improvement from Week 1 to Week 25 was found for: Aging knowledge scores (p
Copyright Owner
Journal of Youth Development
Copyright Date
2014
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Sarah L. Francis, Jennifer A. Margrett, Kara Hoerr, Marc J. Peterson, et al.. "Intergenerational Service Learning Program Improves Aging Knowledge and Expectations and Reduces Ageism in Younger Adults" Journal of Youth Development Vol. 9 Iss. 3 (2014) p. 47 - 57 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sarah_francis/15/
This article is from Journal of Youth Development, 9(3) Fall 2014; 47-57. Posted with permission.