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Key Considerations to the Introduction of Intergenerational Practice to Australian Policy

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  • Katrina Radford

    (Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Griffith University, Nathan 4111, Australia)

  • Janna Anneke Fitzgerald

    (Department of Business, Strategy and Innovation, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia)

  • Nerina Vecchio

    (Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia)

  • Jennifer Cartmel

    (Department of Social Work and Human Services, Griffith University, Logan 4131, Australia)

  • Ryan Bruce Gould

    (Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Griffith University, Nathan 4111, Australia)

  • Jennifer Kosiol

    (School of Applied Psychology—Health Service Management, Griffith University, Brisbane 4101, Australia)

Abstract

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.

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  • Katrina Radford & Janna Anneke Fitzgerald & Nerina Vecchio & Jennifer Cartmel & Ryan Bruce Gould & Jennifer Kosiol, 2022. "Key Considerations to the Introduction of Intergenerational Practice to Australian Policy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-11, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:18:p:11254-:d:909155
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