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Petersen, Jennifer – Educational Gerontology, 2023
This is the first meta-analysis to examine the outcomes of nonfamilial, intergenerational programs (IGP) on youth and older adults. Relevant studies were identified by screening the abstracts from five systematic reviews on the impact of intergenerational programs on psychosocial outcomes. After all studies were screened 23 independent studies…
Descriptors: Intergenerational Programs, Program Effectiveness, Older Adults, Youth
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Hsu, Hua-I; Liu, Chih-Chi; Yang, Stephanie Fu; Chen, Hsueh-Chih – Educational Gerontology, 2023
The importance of an integrated health promotion program has been proposed in recent years. However, the traditional program with lectures might decrease the effectiveness of learning. A game-based learning program provides a supportive social environment and further increases the quality of life and positive emotions. The present study evaluates…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Older Adults, Program Effectiveness, Health Behavior
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Chen, Li-Kuang – Educational Gerontology, 2016
Social participation is an important strategy in promoting successful aging. Although participating in volunteering has been proven to benefit older adults' health and well-being, we often ignore its role as a process of learning while helping others. The purpose of this study was to use the self-defined successful aging concept of seniors to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Aging (Individuals), Volunteers