Circumstances that promote social connectedness in older adults participating in intergenerational programmes with adolescents: a realist review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Limited social connectedness in older adults is a risk factor for poor physical and mental health. Older adults who are socially isolated, lonely and disconnected have a higher risk of chronic illness, depression and premature death. Current literature suggests that improved social connectedness reduces these risks. Intergenerational programmes are an effective way to improve health outcomes. Despite this, there is yet to be a review using realist review methods that seeks to identify the circumstances that promote social connectedness in older adults participating in intergenerational programmes with adolescents.

Design

A realist review methodology was chosen to account for the complexity of intergenerational interventions. Nine studies were included. In line wit

SUBMITTER: Simionato J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10583064 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature