Using Intergenerational Service Learning to Promote Positive Perceptions about Older Adults and Community Service in College Students

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Article

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Psychology

Publication Date

3-2014

Abstract

This research contributes to the evaluation of the Meaningful Connections program, an intergenerational service-learning program that brings college students and older adults together for small group discussions. Changes in student attitudes toward older adults and community service were examined using pre- and posttest data from the Aging Semantic Differential Scale and Community Service Attitudes Scale. Results indicated that attitudes toward older adults showed a significant positive change at posttest. No significant changes were witnessed for attitudes toward community service. These findings suggest that the Meaningful Connections program has a positive impact on student attitudes toward older adults.

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This article was originally published in Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.

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Journal of Intergenerational Relationships

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