Personal growth and insight gained from an intergenerational service-learning course in Hong Kong undergraduate students

IF 1.5 Q2 SOCIAL WORK

Journal of Community Practice Pub Date : 2022-01-02 DOI:10.1080/10705422.2022.2027305

B. Fong, Hilary H. L. Yee, Tommy K. C. Ng, Bill Chow, J. M. K. Lo

引用次数: 2

Abstract

ABSTRACT Thirty-six undergraduate students were required to complete a compulsory intergenerational service-learning subject that aims to develop them ability to communicate with elderly and apply essential principles to promote health in community setting. Students organized center activities or conducted home visits in nine weeks. A content analysis on students’ reflective essay after the intergenerational service-learning subject was conducted to evaluate their personal growth and insights into elderly community health services. Results indicated that students were able to apply the skills of health promotion, show empathy, identify needs of elderly services and build community engagement.

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香港大学生代际服务学习课程的个人成长与见识

摘要36名本科生被要求完成一门强制性的代际服务学习科目，旨在培养他们与老年人沟通的能力，并应用基本原则在社区环境中促进健康。学生们在九周内组织了中心活动或进行了家访。对学生在代际服务学习科目后的反思性作文进行内容分析，以评估他们的个人成长和对老年社区卫生服务的见解。结果表明，学生能够运用健康促进技能，表现出同理心，识别老年服务需求，并建立社区参与度。

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Journal of Community Practice SOCIAL WORK-

CiteScore

2.40

自引率

18.20%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Community Practice is an interdisciplinary journal grounded in social work. It is designed to provide a forum for community practice, including community organizing, planning, social administration, organizational development, community development, and social change. The journal contributes to the advancement of knowledge related to numerous disciplines, including social work and the social sciences, urban planning, social and economic development, community organizing, policy analysis, urban and rural sociology, community health, public administration, and nonprofit management. As a forum for authors and a resource for readers, this journal makes an invaluable contribution to the community"s conceptualization, applications, and practice.