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1. An Age Simulation Program Promoting Positive Attitudes Toward Older People in Hong Kong: Further Evidence of Integration of Natural Social Network Effects.

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Sun, Qian, Cheung, Justin Chun Ting, Wan, Ngai Teck Alice, Pauline, Wong Shum-Yee, and Lou, Vivian W. Q.

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*STRUCTURAL equation modeling, *AFFINITY groups, *COLLEGE students, *EVALUATION of human services programs, *SOCIAL networks, *ATTITUDES toward aging, *EXPERIENTIAL learning, *QUESTIONNAIRES, *CHI-squared test, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *EDUCATIONAL outcomes, *HIGH school students, *ADULTS, *ADOLESCENCE
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Purpose: This study examines an age simulation program in Hong Kong concerning the possible integrative impacts of an experiential education approach and contact experience within a natural social network among younger individuals. Method: A sample of 1121 younger individuals participated in this study. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the impact of the age simulation program. Results: The results of structural equation modeling indicated the effective impact of the age-simulation program on promoting positive attitudes toward older adults among the younger participants (β = 0.28, p <.001). The significant results of contact experience highlighted the way in which familial contact experience could bring about more positive attitudes toward the older adults (β = 0.08, p <.01) than peer group contact can (β = −0.08, p <.05). Discussion: The protocol of the presented program could provide an actionable framework for social workers and allied professionals to launch related service plans in the communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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2. The Effectiveness of the Young–Old Link and Growth Intergenerational Program in Reducing Age Stereotypes.

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Sun, Qian, Lou, Vivian Weiqun, Dai, Annie, To, Carman, and Wong, Shum Yee

Subjects
*CHI-squared test, *HUMAN comfort, *INTERGENERATIONAL relations, *RESEARCH methodology, *QUESTIONNAIRES, *RESEARCH funding, *STEREOTYPES, *T-test (Statistics), *PRE-tests & post-tests, *EVALUATION of human services programs, *DATA analysis software, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *ATTITUDES toward aging
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Purpose: This study evaluated an intergenerational interaction program set in a nonfamilial context to combat age-related stereotypes and to facilitate positive interactions between the young and elderly in Hong Kong. Method: A quasi-experimental design was adopted. A total of 312 participants were recruited: 73 older and 78 young participants in the intervention group and 77 older and 84 young participants in the comparison group. Standardized measurements of intergenerational attitude, sense of comfort with cross-age groups, and intergenerational interaction were used during pre- and posttest. Results: The intervention group showed positive change in intergenerational attitude and sense of comfort. There were also positive changes in most aspects of intergenerational interaction in the intervention group. Discussion: This research provides preliminary evidence of the effectiveness of the intervention model and offers many implications for service directions. The findings enrich cumulative knowledge about factors contributing to the reduction of age-related stereotypes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019
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