A Method Overview

To determine whether an intergenerational program is effective in terms of enhancing well-being in older adults and youth, subjects were assigned to two groups: the first group was made up of older adults and youth participating in an intergenerational program; the second group was made up of older adults and youth participating in separate single-generational programs. All subjects were interviewed before and after the programs, using a questionnaire developed by the researcher. Also, structured observations of both groups were conducted, and their responses and observations were compared.