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The Perceptions, Social Determinants, and Negative Health Outcomes Associated with Depressive Symptoms among U.S. Chinese Older Adults
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Dong, XinQi; Chang, E-Shien; Wong, Esther; Simon, Melissa – Gerontologist, 2012
Purpose of the Study: Recent demographic growth of the U.S. Chinese aging population calls for comprehensive understanding of their unique health needs. The objective of this study is to examine the perceptions, social determinants of depressive symptoms as well as their impact on health and well-being in a community-dwelling U.S. Chinese aging…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Health Education, Public Health, Participatory Research
Assessment of the Efficacy of a Stress Management Program for Informal Caregivers of Dependent Older Adults
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Lopez, Javier; Crespo, Maria; Zarit, Steven H. – Gerontologist, 2007
Purpose: The majority of dependent older adults receive care at home from a family member. Caregiving places enormous demands on these caregivers and the negative consequences associated with caregiving are well documented. In this study we compared the effectiveness of two active interventions to a waiting-list control condition to improve…
Descriptors: Intervention, Caregivers, Stress Management, Depression (Psychology)
The Effects of Intergenerational Experiences on Adolescents and Older Adults.
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Chapman, Nancy J.; Neal, Margaret B. – Gerontologist, 1990
Evaluated intergenerational program bringing together older people and adolescents to examine assumptions underlying such programing and to determine attitude changes among participants. Only attitude change observed was in adolescents who helped older people showing more enjoyment in being with older people, decreased social distance, and more…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Intergenerational Programs, Older Adults
Teaching Gerontological Content to School Children in Israel as Preparation for Adult Life.
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Chetkow-Yanoov, Benyamin – Gerontologist, 1991
Israeli public school made gerontological content and experiences available to students aged 13-14. Process included library research, interviewing older residents, friendly visits to home for aged, formal lectures, role playing, and homework. Participants were reported to have improved relations with own grandparents. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Foreign Countries, Gerontology, Junior High Schools
Intergenerational Service Programs: Meeting Shared Needs of Young and Old.
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Cherry, Debra L.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1985
Describes an intergenerational service program designed to use the skills of each generation to meet the needs of the other. Reviews screening, training, and a variety of placements for the teenage and older adult participants and discusses ongoing program benefits. (Author/NRB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Programs, Helping Relationship, Individual Needs
Attitudes of Adolescents Toward the Aged
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Ivester, Connie; King, Karl – Gerontologist, 1977
Adolescents' attitudes toward aged were positive, regardless of age. Contact with grand-parents and more positive attitudes were found in middle class compared to lower class, and among whites compared to nonwhites. Questionnaires were given to all 9th and 12th grade students in a rural high school (N=413). (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Age Differences, Gerontology
The Impact of Professionally Conducted Cultural Programs on the Physical Health, Mental Health, and Social Functioning of Older Adults
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Cohen, Gene D.; Perlstein, Susan; Chapline, Jeff; Kelly, Jeanne; Firth, Kimberly M.; Simmens, Samuel – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: The aim of this study was to measure the impact of professionally conducted community-based cultural programs on the physical health, mental health, and social activities of individuals aged 65 and older. Design and Methods: Participants in the study were 166 healthy, ambulatory older adults from the Washington, DC, area. We assigned them…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Physical Health, Intervention, Risk