{"title":"The Intergenerational Movement: A Social Imperative","authors":"David M. Nee","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N03_08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N03_08","url":null,"abstract":"Summary The author addresses four phenomena related to the existence of a social imperative for the current intergenerational movement: fragmentation of American society, political strain within our society, a shortage of people to address key social problems, and the opportunities represented by current programs linking elders and youth. These are discussed in the context of public policy and practice in relationship to a social imperative for intergenerational efforts.","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133371394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Hispanic Elderly and the Intergenerational Family","authors":"Marta Sotomayor","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N03_06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N03_06","url":null,"abstract":"Summary This paper outlines the demographic and economic realities of the Hispanic population as a whole and the Hispanic elderly particularly. The Hispanic extended, multi-generational family is examined both from the perspective of how the older person benefits and how the leadership by older family members sustains and supports younger family members. The paper concludes that in future generations the pressures of life in the United States on the Hispanic family may cause a breakdown of traditional intergenerational support. What is needed are focused programmatic efforts which support intergenerational interactions that reinforce the close family ties.","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"109 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124715405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Social Policy Implications of Intergenerational Exchange","authors":"E. Kingson","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N03_09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N03_09","url":null,"abstract":"Summary This paper discusses why there is a growing need for intergenerational programs and approaches to public policy. It suggests they provide some important and unique contributions to contemporary American society. These contributions include responding to challenges emerging from an aging society, by developing productive roles for the aging population, bridging stereotypes associated with age, and promoting understanding between the generations that discourages generational competition. These programs and policies can support families and communities through their involvement in family caregiving and the linking of community agencies.","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115201379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Historical Trends in Intergenerational Contacts.","authors":"P. Stearns","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N03_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N03_03","url":null,"abstract":"Summary This paper presents a sobering historical perspective in which the author presents a picture of the pre-industrial and industrial periods in Western societies in which a positive intergenerational model was not in evidence. Contemporary events, however, in an advanced society such as the United States may provide the basis for a balance between the young and old in which each can find from each other needed strengths and important functions.","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"84 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133161191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catherine Ventura-Merkel Mgs, David S. Liederman Msw, J. Ossofsky
{"title":"Exemplary Intergenerational Programs","authors":"Catherine Ventura-Merkel Mgs, David S. Liederman Msw, J. Ossofsky","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N03_17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N03_17","url":null,"abstract":"Summary In times of shrinking resources and growing needs, service providers of the young and the old must work together to increase intergenerational cooperation and exchange through programs which can most effectively and efficiently meet the needs of persons from all social and economic walks of life. Successful and exemplary intergenerational programs appear to have numerous similar characteristics that set them apart from others–they address major social issues or problems, rebuild natural helping relationships, are mutually supportive and beneficial to all generations involved, provide optimum use of financial resources, build on existing services of institutions and provide opportunities for communities to design programs appropriate to local needs. Such exemplary intergenerational programs can be found in almost all areas of human services. This paper discusses the characteristics of exemplary intergenerational programs as well as program models addressing a variety of needs, serving many differen...","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115998491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Political Imperative for Intergenerational Programs","authors":"P. Nathanson","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N03_11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N03_11","url":null,"abstract":"Summary This article examines whether or not there is a political and/or moral imperative for the creation and maintenance of intergenerational programs. Such programs may offer rewards for both advocates for the elderly and for children. The article takes the position that a political imperative for such programs does exist and that such programs may lead to a questioning of government benefits provided solely on the basis of chronological age.","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"8 9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129592262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effects of an Adoptive Grandparent Program on Youth and Elderly Participants","authors":"Norman L. Proller","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N03_20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N03_20","url":null,"abstract":"Summary In this paper, the author describes a quasi-experimental study conducted as part of an evaluation program of the Dade County Public Schools' Adoptive Grandparent Program. The study involved the participation of selected 5th and 6th grade students and residents of a nursing home. It was designed to determine the extent to which involvement in the program influenced the pupils' sense of self-esteem, and their attitude toward the elderly, as well as the elderly's level of depression, self-esteem and attitudes toward aging.","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130998054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Introduction: Recent Developments in Humor Research","authors":"P. Mcghee","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N01_01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N01_01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125063324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chapter 12: The Role of Humor in Enhancing Children's Development and Adjustment: Chapter Commentary","authors":"P. Mcghee","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N01_19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N01_19","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"120 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132491666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chapter 1: Age Differences in Children's Humor","authors":"F. Bariaud","doi":"10.1300/J274V20N01_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J274V20N01_03","url":null,"abstract":"Summary Developmental changes in humor between age two and about eleven years are reviewedhere. Problems in defining humor are noted, but the special importance of incongruity, resolution of incongruity, and a playful frame of mind are emphasized. Divergent viewpoints regarding the onset of humor are reviewed, and cognitively- and affectively-oriented models of humor development are presented. Detailed discussion of theoretical views and research findings is provided separately for preschool and school-aged children. Separate sections suggest that the cognitive contribution to humor is greatest when the difficulty level of the humor matches the child's cognitive level, but full appreciation of the humor depicted in cartoons or jokes requires an emotional identification with the humorist and a sharing of his perceived intent.","PeriodicalId":151051,"journal":{"name":"Journal of children in contemporary society","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122173342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}