Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to clarify effective intergenerational program interventions and their outcomes for effective intergenerational practices. Methods : Research articles published between 2001 and 2010 were searched by using Ichushi Web, Citation Information by National Institute of Infomatics, PubMed, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, PsychINFO, and SocINDEX database and the Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. There was a total of 26 articles containing a description of programs and outcomes, twenty six articles were analyzed by using Outcome models. Results : The participants were elders and children, from preschool children to graduate school students. The programs were varied depending on the age of the children. Seven reciprocal outcomes were identified: (1) mutual understanding; (2) increasing generativity; (3) expansion in relationships; (4) increasing psychological well-being; (5) increasing physical well-being; (6) increasing social well-being (7) increasing sense of community. Discussion : The intergenerational program was considered to be a useful method for public health nursing. The important points for effective intergenerational practice were the focus of the participants' goals depending on their age and needs, to consider the mutual outcome for both generations, and to establish a methodology based on theory.
