| Autor: |
Radford K; Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Griffith University, Nathan 4111, Australia., Fitzgerald JA; Department of Business, Strategy and Innovation, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia., Vecchio N; Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia., Cartmel J; Department of Social Work and Human Services, Griffith University, Logan 4131, Australia., Gould RB; Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Griffith University, Nathan 4111, Australia., Kosiol J; School of Applied Psychology-Health Service Management, Griffith University, Brisbane 4101, Australia. |
| Abstrakt: |
Intergenerational practice programs provide purposeful interactions between generations. While research reports improved social and behavioral outcomes for cohorts, no study has explored both expert and potential consumer perceptions of the implementation of intergenerational practice programs. This study conducted a Delphi study of expert opinions, as well as a national survey of potential consumers (N = 1020), to provide critical insights into the potential barriers to implementing intergenerational practice programs. Results revealed that 71.3% of potential consumers would participate in intergenerational practice programs if they were available and experts agreed that the program was of benefit to both populations. However, there were shared concerns regarding the transport, safety, and outcomes of the program for participants. Based on our findings we offer several policy considerations in the implementation of intergenerational programs. |
