Crenças e atitudes sobre a velhice: infância, adolescência, avós e a intergeracionalidade

Human longevity imposes new challenges and opportunities on the social and family configuration of the Brazilian population. The objective of this study was to carry out an integrative review of the literature of Portuguese language scientific articles on beliefs and attitudes about old age in children and adolescents from 2012 to 2017, focusing on intergenerational activities and avoirability. We selected 14 articles that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. It was observed that the perceptions and meanings of children and adolescents on old age were mostly positive, associating with cohabitation, intergenerational conflicts, coexistence with older people, and socio-demographic conditions. Intergenerational educational interventions provide opportunities for exchange, reflection and discussion in order to minimize conflicts, stimulate coexistence and develop more favorable beliefs and attitudes about old age.