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Femia, Elia E.; Zarit, Steven H.; Blair, Clancy; Jarrott, Shannon E.; Bruno, Kelly – Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2008
We conducted an exploratory study evaluating the potential impact of intergenerational programming (IG) on children's socio-emotional development, behavior, school performance, and attitudes and behavior toward older adults. Children currently in kindergarten through second grade (age range: 6-8 years old) who previously attended one of two…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Child Development, Grade 2, Empathy
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Snyder, Jeanne R. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2005
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of three college courses on attitude change toward older adults. To measure attitude change the Kogan Attitudes Toward Old People Scale (1961) was administered to 221 college students at the beginning and end of the semester. Participants were enrolled in one of three college courses: Child…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Control Groups, College Students, Group Discussion