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Download full textNewman, Sally; And Others – 1983
A study was undertaken to describe the experience of older volunteers in intergenerational programs in schools and to investigate the relationship between these volunteers' experience and life satisfaction. A cross-sectional design was used to analyze data collected from 350 senior citizen volunteers from three different sites. Data were collected…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Life Satisfaction, Older Adults
Kramer, Cynthia; Newman, Sally – 1986
This manual provides background information about the Senior Citizen School Volunteer Program (SCSVP) and describes the program model that has been developed and implemented by the staff of Generations Together in more than 75 schools. The SCSVP develops intergenerational programs by involving older people as volunteers in elementary and secondary…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Older Adults, Program Descriptions
Everyday Memory Function of Older Adults: The Impact of Intergenerational School Volunteer Programs.
Peer reviewedNewman, Sally; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1995
Participants in an intergenerational school volunteer program (26 adults over 60) completed memory instruments at 3 time periods. The effect of program participating on actual and perceived memory function varied with age and educational level. Dramatic positive mood changes were noted for those over 70 and those who were college educated. (SK)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Background, Intergenerational Programs, Memory
Peer reviewedLarkin, Elizabeth; Newman, Sally – Educational Gerontology, 2001
Observations and interviews were conducted of 36 older adult volunteers in preschool classrooms. Volunteers brought a familial dimension to the setting and modeled behaviors for children. Their styles were not consistent with professional standards but complemented those of early childhood educators. (Contains 25 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Child Development, Older Adults, Preschool Education
Peer reviewedNewman, Sally; Bocian, Kathleen – Ageing International, 1986
Describes the programs and activities of Generations Together, an agency that promotes mutually beneficial interactions between young and old. Lists six program elements and discusses outcomes. (CH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attitude Change, Children, Intergenerational Programs
Marks, Ronald; Newman, Sally – 1978
One hundred-seventy elementary school children in Western Pennsylvania were involved in a pilot study to examine young children's views on aging and the elderly. Approximately half of these children were involved in the Senior Citizen School Volunteer Program which provided consistent classroom contact with a senior citizen resource person. The…
Descriptors: Age, Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Childhood Attitudes
Newman, Sally – 1982
Several studies have reported that older persons' decline in life satisfaction and younger persons' increase in negative stereotypes toward the aged seem to be connected to the societal trend of separation between the generations. To counteract this trend intergenerational programs are being developed nationwide that provide for frequent and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, Childhood Attitudes
