Elders’ Life Stories : Impact on the Next Generation of Health Professionals
Author
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study was to pilot an enhanced version of the “Share your Life Story” life review writing workshop.
The enhanced version included the addition of an intergenerational exchange, based on the content of seniors’ writings, with students planning careers in the health sciences.
The researcher employed a mixed methods design.
Preliminary results using descriptive analysis revealed an increase in positive images of aging and a decrease in negative images of aging among the five student participants.
Qualitative results revealed six themes that illuminate the hows and whys of the quantitative results as well as additional program benefits.
Feedback from students and seniors helped to refine the intergenerational protocol for a larger scale study.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chippendale, Tracy. 2013. Elders’ Life Stories : Impact on the Next Generation of Health Professionals. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476083
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chippendale, Tracy. Elders’ Life Stories : Impact on the Next Generation of Health Professionals. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476083
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chippendale, Tracy. Elders’ Life Stories : Impact on the Next Generation of Health Professionals. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476083
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476083
