Open AccessIntergenerational Education for the Psychological, Social and Educational Improvement of the Elderly
Author(s) -
Nazaret Martínez Heredia
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of the indian academy of geriatrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-3405
pISSN - 0974-2484
DOI - 10.35262/jiag.v15i1.22-26
Subject(s) - ideal (ethics) , psychology , sample (material) , developmental psychology , gerontology , social psychology , medicine , political science , chemistry , chromatography , law
Intergenerational education encourages cooperation and interaction between two or more generations through experiences, knowledge, skills, attitudes and values. Objective: The main objective of our research was to know the benefits at the psychological, social and educational level of intergenerational education. Methods: This is mixed-type research establishing relationships between young and old. The sample consists of a total of 94 people, 47 young people (aged between 21 and 40 years old) and 47 older (aged between 65 and 85 years). We promote the development of a mixed methodology to know if after the implementation of an intergenerational program we have obtained benefits in the elderly participants. Results: Considering the results we can say that the benefits at the psychological, social and educational level have been very remarkable of our elders. Conclusions: We must bet on intergenerational relationships as an ideal within our daily practice achieving a healthy aging, benefiting continuity in an active social role of our elders.