Journal article
Australian perspectives: Community building through intergenerational exchange programs
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, Vol.8(2), pp.113-127
2010
Abstract
This paper explores the concept of intergenerational exchange as a vehicle for community building in Australia. Drawing on document analysis, focus groups, and in-depth study of four intergenerational programs, the research examines the benefits and constraints of intergenerational exchange and the relationship between intergenerational programs and their potential to foster resilience, enhance social connection, and build individual and community capacity. Findings reveal that in intended and unanticipated ways, young and older Australians benefit from intergenerational exchange. The multidimensional nature of intergenerational exchange promotes broad social networks and a means for developing substantive relationships between the young and other community members.
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- Title
- Australian perspectives: Community building through intergenerational exchange programs
- Authors/Creators
- J. MacCallum (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityD. Palmer (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityP.R. Wright (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityW. Cumming-Potvin (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityM. Brooker (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityC. Tero (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, Vol.8(2), pp.113-127
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Identifiers
- 991005540943207891
- Copyright
- © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher URL
- http://jir.ucsur.pitt.edu/
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