Intergenerational relationships: the barriers of institutionalization

Authors

  • Sacha Lima Vieira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial11p119-133

Keywords:

Institutionalization, Intergenerationality.

Abstract

The current context of demographical and social changes underlines the increase in the number of old people and in the institutionalization of childhood and old age. The Parish Centre of São Bernardo (CPSB) is a multigenerational institution that has tried to promote activities involving children and old people; however recognizing difficulties in their concretization. This case study aims to analyze how the institutionalization obstacles the implementation of intergenerational activities.

Author Biography

Sacha Lima Vieira

Mestre em Ciências da Educação. Bolseira de Investigação. Departamento de Ciências da Saúde. Universidade de Aveiro. Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193. Aveiro, Portugal.

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Published

2012-02-02

How to Cite

Vieira, S. L. (2012). Intergenerational relationships: the barriers of institutionalization. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial11), 119–133. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial11p119-133

Issue

Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 11 - Redes Sociais e Velhice

Section

Papers

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