Intergenerational Storytelling and Positive Psychosocial Development: Stories as Developmental Resources for Marginalized Groups.

ACADEMIC ABSTRACT: We articulate an intergenerational model of positive psychosocial development that centers storytelling in an ecological framework and is motivated by an orientation toward social justice. We bring together diverse literature (e.g., racial-ethnic socialization, family storytelling, narrative psychology) to argue that the intergenerational transmission of stories about one's group is equally important for elders and youth, and especially important for groups who are marginalized, because stories provide a developmental resource for resistance and resilience in the face of injustice. We describe how storytelling activities can support positive psychosocial development in culturally dynamic contexts and illustrate our model with a case study involving LGBTQ+ communities, arguing that intergenerational storytelling is uniquely important for this group given issues of access to stories. We argue that harnessing the power of intergenerational storytelling could provide a culturally safe and sustaining practice for fostering psychosocial development among LGBTQ+ people and other equity-seeking populations. PUBLIC ABSTRACT: Understanding one's identity as part of a group with shared history and culture that has existed through time is important for positive psychological functioning. This is especially true for marginalized communities for whom identity-relevant knowledge is often erased, silenced, or distorted in mainstream public discourses (e.g., school curricula, news media, television, and film). To compensate for these limitations around access, one channel for the transmission of this knowledge is through oral storytelling between generations of elders and youth. Contemporary psychological science has often assumed that such storytelling occurs within families, but when families cannot or would not share such knowledge, youth suffer. We present a model of intergenerational storytelling that expands our ideas around who counts as "family" and how knowledge can be transmitted through alternative channels, using LGBTQ+ communities as a case example.

Letters from Queer Elders: Transmitting Intergenerational Wisdom in LGBTQ+ Communities.

Intergenerational relationships have been established as a critical locus of psychosocial development, meeting needs of identity development for youth, generativity for elders, and connection and belonging for both. However, intergenerational relationships are both rare in the LGBTQ+ community and sorely needed as a buffer to the discrimination and harm that those within the community experience from systemic and structural oppression. Focusing on sexual identity, and employing a letter writing paradigm, we investigated the content of wisdom that LGB elders have to share with youth. In a descriptive, exploratory, mixed-methods, and pre-registered study, 94 adults ranging in age 50 to 79 years (M = 55.98; SD = 6.30) wrote letters to a fictional youth, Sam, as well as completed surveys of psychosocial development and well-being. Letters were content coded for themes, as well as for emotional tone and subjective perspective. The most common themes of wisdom shared included knowing and celebrating oneself, negotiating an oppressive society, and finding one's community. Those who wrote more emotionally positive letters scored higher on measures of wisdom and generativity, and lower on embitterment. Results are discussed in terms of the importance of cultivating opportunities for wisdom-sharing within LGBTQ+ communities to promote flourishing across the lifespan.

Keeping Us Young? Grandchild Caregiving and Older Adults' Cognitive Functioning.

Objective: This study investigates longitudinal associations between providing care to grandchildren and cognitive functioning. It also examines heterogeneity in these relationships. Background: Grandchild caregiving may support older adults' cognitive functioning by providing social engagement and emotional meaning. However, studies caution that time- intensive or custodial grandchild caregiving can take a toll on grandparents. The cognitive health implications of grandchild caregiving may thus depend on contexts including time spent providing care and living arrangements. They may also vary across sociodemographic groups and have greater effects on older adults who are more vulnerable to cognitive decline. Method: Data came from the 1998-2016 waves of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and represented over 11,000 U.S. adults age 50+. Using linear growth curve and dynamic panel models, the analysis explored relationships between level of grandchild care and cognitive functioning over time and across sociodemographic, family, work and health characteristics. Results: Those providing 100-199, 200-499 or 500+ hours of care to grandchildren had better cognitive functioning than non-caregivers regardless of whether they lived with grandchildren. Positive links between grandchild caregiving and cognition were stronger for lower income, non-working, and unpartnered adults and grew with age and functional limitations. Conclusion: These findings suggest that providing care to minor grandchildren may help support cognitive functioning as adults age. They also support the hypothesis that more vulnerable or isolated groups of older adults may benefit the most from grandchild caregiving.

Elucidating the influence of familial interactions on geriatric depression: A comprehensive nationwide multi-center investigation leveraging machine learning.

OBJECTIVE: A plethora of studies have unequivocally established the profound significance of harmonious familial relationships on the psychological well-being of the elderly. In this study, we elucidate the intergenerational relationships, probing the association between frequent interactions or encounters with their children and the incidence of depression in old age. METHODOLOGY: We employed a retrospective cross-sectional study design, sourcing our data from the 2018 wave of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). To identify cases of depression, we utilized the 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD). Employing a five-fold cross-validation methodology, we endeavored to fashion five distinct machine learning models. Subsequently, we crafted learning curves to facilitate the refinement of hyperparameters, assessing model classification performance through metrics such as accuracy and the Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (AUROC) curve. To further elucidate the relationship between variables and geriatric depression, logistic regression was subsequently applied. RESULTS: Our findings accentuated that sleep patterns emerged as the paramount determinants influencing the onset of depression in the elderly. Relationships with offspring ranked as the second most significant determinant, only surpassed by sleep habits. A negative correlation was observed between sleep patterns (Odds Ratio [OR]: 0.78, 95 % Confidence Interval [CI]: 0.75-0.81, P < 0.01), communication with offspring (OR: 0.86, 95 % CI: 0.82-0.90, P < 0.01), and the prevalence of depressive symptoms. Among the evaluated models, the k-Near Neighbor algorithm demonstrated commendable discriminative power. However, it was the Random Forest algorithm that manifested unparalleled discriminative prowess and precision, establishing itself as the most efficacious classifier. CONCLUSION: Prolonging the duration of nocturnal sleep, and elevating the frequency of communication with offspring have been identified as measures conducive to mitigating the onset of geriatric depression.

How is intergenerational emotional cohesion linked to depression among older internal migrants in China: the mediating roles of loneliness and perceived stress.

BACKGROUND: Late-life internal migration is frequently associated with a higher risk of depression in older parents. This research delves into the impact of intergenerational emotional cohesion (IEC) on depression in older internal migrants and the underlying mechanisms within the contemporary Chinese context. METHODS: Obtained from a cross-sectional survey in Nanjing, China, the research involved 654 older internal migrants (66.97% female; mean age = 66.05 years; SD = 4.67). Variables were assessed using the Intergenerational Solidarity Inventory, 3-item R-UCLA Loneliness Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). For mediation exploration, a serial mediation model was utilized, and the Bootstrap method was employed to test the signifcance of these mediation effects. RESULTS: IEC demonstrates a negative correlation with depression. Through IEC, three significant mediation pathways were identified that directly affect depression: (1) loneliness (ß=-0.06; Ratio=17.14%), (2) perceived stress (ß=-0.09; Ratio=25.71%), and (3) loneliness and perceived stress (ß=-0.03; Ratio=8.57%). CONCLUSIONS: IEC can impact the depression of older internal migrants by mitigating negative psychological emotions during the migration process. This finding provides valuable theoretical insights for the prevention of mental health problems among this demographic.

Adult Child Financial Disadvantage and the Cognitive Trajectories Among Older Parents in the United States.

OBJECTIVES: Adult child socioeconomic status (SES) has been identified as a predictor of older parents' cognitive aging. However, studies have primarily relied on educational attainment as the sole measure of adult child SES. We evaluated the relationship between adult children's financial disadvantage and cognitive outcomes of older parents in the United States. METHODS: We used data from U.S. Health and Retirement Study (2000-2014, n = 15,053 respondents ≥51 years with at least 1 adult child). Adult child financial disadvantage was measured with 3 indicators of extremely low income, unemployment, and lack of homeownership. We used linear mixed models to estimate the association between adult child financial disadvantage and the rate of decline in verbal memory scores, controlling for respondents' sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS: Having at least 1 adult child (vs no adult children) with extremely low income was found to be associated with lower verbal memory (b = -0.041, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.043, -0.039) at baseline. There was a small but significant association with the rate of decline in verbal memory z-scores (b = 0.004, 95% CI: 0.000, 0.008) and some evidence of heterogeneity by parent gender, marital status, and SES. DISCUSSION: Offspring financial disadvantage may be influential for older parents' initial level of memory function, although evidence of associations with memory decline was weak. Public policy interventions aimed at improving the economic conditions of adult children may indirectly benefit the cognitive performance of disadvantaged parents in their later life.

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Caregiving for Older Family Members by Young Caregivers in Singapore: Transition, Trials, and Tribulations.

Amidst population ageing trends and epidemiological transitions, there has been a growing emergence of young family caregivers, about whom most studies have been conducted in Western countries. Their subjective experiences and perceptions toward caregiving remain underexplored in Asia. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of caregiving for older family members by young caregivers in Singapore. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed to collect and analyse data from semi-structured, in-depth interviews with six young adult caregivers aged between 23 and 29. Interviews were supplemented with photo-elicitation techniques to deepen interview discussions and uncover experiential significance. Findings illustrated transitions into caregiving, challenges across role conflicts and expectations amidst developmental tasks and transitions, and navigation of intergenerational conflicts and ambivalence. Although no definitive conclusions can be reached from this small-scale study, the findings offer important insights into the convergence and intensity of young caregivers' experiences. Given that caregiving challenges are likely to continue amidst Singapore's rapidly ageing population, these necessitate further in-depth research efforts. Implications for policy and practice across multiple stakeholders interfacing with youth and older adults are presented. A whole-of-society approach is called for to enable young caregivers to realise their full potential while contributing to their ageing families and nation.

Within-Family Differences in Intergenerational Contact: The Role of Gender Norms in a Patrilineal Society.

Intergenerational contact is important to older adults' quality of life, but less is known about within-family differences in older parents' contact between sons and daughters, especially in countries with patrilineal traditions. Applying latent profile analysis to data on 3,228 Korean older adults' frequency of meeting and communication with each of their children, this study identified within-family patterns of intergenerational contact. Nearly half of parents exhibited gender-balanced patterns of meeting across children, while 13% reported "more frequent contact with daughters" and 39% reported "more frequent contact with sons." On the other hand, "equally high contact" (77%) was the most common pattern for communication. Multinomial regression results showed that the derived patterns were differentiated by parents' education, marital status, region, economic satisfaction, health, and depressive symptoms. The results highlighted the enduring nature of patrilineal traditions as well as the differing patterns of contact that Korean older adults have with their children.

Stigma Arising from Youth Police Contact: The Protective Role of Mother-Youth Closeness.

Objective: The purpose of this article is to examine the relationship between mother-youth closeness and stigma stemming from police contact. Background: Research increasingly indicates that stigma stemming from police-youth encounters links police contact to compromised outcomes among youth, though less is known about the correlates of stigma stemming from this criminal legal contact. Close mother-youth relationships, commonly understood to be protective for youth outcomes, may be one factor that buffers against stop-related stigma, especially the anticipation of stigma. Method: We use data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, a sample of youth born in urban areas around the turn of the 21st century, to examine the relationship between mother-youth closeness and stop-related stigma. Results: We find that mother-youth closeness is negatively associated with stop-related anticipated stigma but not stop-related experienced stigma. We also find that the relationship between mother-youth closeness and stop-related anticipated stigma is concentrated among youth experiencing a non-intrusive stop. Conclusion: Close mother-youth relationships may protect against stigma stemming from criminal legal contact.

A Decade of Research on Intergenerational Ties: Technological, Economic, Political, and Demographic Changes.

Due to extended transitions to adulthood and declining marital rates, bonds between adults and parents have grown increasingly salient in individuals' lives. This review organizes research around these topics to address ties between parents and grown children in the context of broader societal changes over the past decade. Literature searches included tables of contents of premier journals (e.g., Journal of Marriage and Family), Psychological Info, and Google Scholar. The literature review revealed patterns of social and intergenerational changes. Technological advances (e.g., introduction of the smart phone) co-occurred with more frequent contact and interdependence between generations. The Great Recession and financial strains altered the nature of many parent/child ties, including increased rates of intergenerational coresidence. Individual life problems such as divorce, addiction, and physical health problems were reflected in complex changes in positive and negative relationship qualities, ambivalence, and intergenerational support. Government policies reflect societal values and in turn, affected the distribution of parents' and grown children's resources. Political disruptions instigated migration, separating generations across large geographic regions. Political disruptions instigated migration, separating generations across large geographic regions. Demographic changes (e.g., constellation of family members, delayed marriage, same sex marriage) were also manifest in ties between adults and parents. Findings were consistent with the Intergenerational Systems in Context Model, which posits that societal transformations co-occur with changes in intergenerational relationships via reciprocal influences.

Intergeracionalidade e promoção da saúde: reflexões e desafios na atenção à pessoa idosa / Intergenerationality and Health Promotion: Reflections and Challenges in the Care of Older Adults

Resumo Objetivo Discutir sobre a promoção da saúde da pessoa idosa por meio da intergeracionalidade, com ênfase na educação intergeracional nos Programas Intergeracionais, como uma proposta de educação para o protagonismo da pessoa idosa e o envelhecimento bem-sucedido. Método Ensaio teórico, de cunho reflexivo com abordagem qualitativa. Embasando-se na leitura de documentos que reforçam o aumento da longevidade e a preocupação com a promoção da saúde para a pessoa idosa no Brasil, a fim de refletir sobre a intergeracionalidade na promoção da saúde e a utilização da educação intergeracional para promover o envelhecimento bem-sucedido, por meio dos Programas Intergeracionais. Resultados Organizaram-se em três tópicos: Promoção da saúde da pessoa idosa: desafios para o seu protagonismo; Compreensão sobre envelhecimento para a aprendizagem intergeracional; Programa intergeracional: protagonismo para a promoção da saúde da pessoa idosa. Conclusão Experiências exitosas na saúde, especificamente nos espaços ocupados pela Atenção Primária à Saúde ainda se mostram restritas ou pouco visualizadas para a construção de uma educação transformadora para a promoção da saúde da pessoa idosa. O desafio é fomentar pesquisas científicas, para que os profissionais, a partir da educação permanente, possam potencializar os momentos de educação em saúde a partir da educação intergeracional, sendo assim, a construção e implementação de Programas Intergeracionais podem representar essa possibilidade.

Abstract Objective To discuss the promotion of health for older adults through intergenerationality, with an emphasis on intergenerational education within Intergenerational Programs, as a proposal for education fostering the protagonism of older adults and successful aging. Method Theoretical essay, reflective in nature with a qualitative approach. Grounded in the examination of documents emphasizing the increase in longevity and the concern for health promotion among older adults in Brazil, the aim is to contemplate intergenerationality in health promotion and the utilization of intergenerational education to foster successful aging through Intergenerational Programs. Results Organized into three topics: Health promotion for older adults: challenges for their protagonism; Understanding aging for intergenerational learning; Intergenerational program: protagonism for the health promotion of older adults. Conclusion Successful experiences in health, specifically within the realms of Primary Health Care, still appear to be limited or insufficiently recognized for the development of transformative education in health promotion for older adults. The challenge lies in fostering scientific research so that professionals, through continuous education, can enhance health education moments through intergenerational education. Thus, the establishment and implementation of Intergenerational Programs may represent this promising possibility.

Attitudes and experiences during training and professional expectations in generation-y surgical residents

SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Residency programs, especially in surgery, have been undergoing constant changes. The profile of residents in surgical fields is changing too since residents are now part of the Generation Y (Millenials). This change in profile mandates a re-evaluation to adapt surgical residency programs. Six years ago, we carried out a study evaluating attitudes and experiences during training, and the professional expectations of residents. This study aims to survey surgical residents to evaluate current attitudes, experiences, and expectations. METHODS: We surveyed 50 residents to determine professional satisfaction, residency-program satisfaction, future expectations, financial expectations, and correct attitude towards patients. RESULTS: Our results show that half of the residents are satisfied with the residency program. However, dissatisfaction reaches 40% on surgical volume and 80% on mentorship; 62% of the residents are not confident to perform operations after the residency, the majority believes a specialization is necessary; most residents believe financial compensation will decrease with time, but concerns with reimbursement are low; and most residents are worried about injuring patients, but only two thirds are satisfied working with patients. CONCLUSIONS: Current residents present lower job satisfaction and more criticism of teaching techniques. These changes compared to previous results match the profile of Generation Y, who is more iconoclastic when compared to previous generations.

RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO: Os programas de residência, especialmente em cirurgia, estão em constante mudança. O perfil dos residentes nos campos cirúrgicos também vem mudando, dado que atuais residentes fazem parte da Geração Y (Millennials). Essa mudança de perfil demanda uma reavaliação para adaptar os programas de residência. Este estudo tem como objetivo entrevistar os residentes de áreas cirúrgicas para avaliar suas atuais atitudes, experiência e expectativas. MÉTODOS: Entrevistamos 50 residentes para determinar satisfação profissional, expectativas em relação ao futuro, expectativas financeiras e atitude correta em relação aos pacientes. RESULTADOS: A insatisfação com o volume cirúrgico chega a 40% e a 80% com a preceptoria; 62% dos residentes não se sentem confiantes para realizar procedimentos sozinhos após o fim do programa e a maioria acredita que uma especialização cirúrgica é necessária; a maioria dos residentes acredita que os ganhos monetários diminuirão com o tempo. CONCLUSÃO: Os atuais residentes apresentam menor satisfação com o trabalho quando comparados com os antigos, e são mais críticos quanto ao ambiente de ensino. Essas mudanças seguem as premissas da Geração Y, cujos participantes são mais iconoclastas quando comparados a gerações passadas.

Percepções de crianças e adolescentes com e sem doença crônica de pele sobre saúde e envelhecimento / Perceptions of children with and without chronic skin disease on health and aging / Percepción de los niños con y sin crônica de salud y envejecimiento dermatosis

O universo infantil nos últimos anos vem ganhando visibilidade em diferentes campos. O crescente interesse de pesquisadores em conhecer as percepções das crianças acerca de diversos temas as tem destacado em suas pesquisas. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar as percepções de crianças, sem e com doença crônica de pele, sobre saúde e envelhecimento. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo. Os participantes foram sete crianças sem doença crônica de pele e sete crianças com doença crônica de pele, onde o primeiro grupo possui vínculo com uma entidade comunitária do município de Gravataí e o outro com um ambulatório de saúde pública na cidade de Porto Alegre. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada. Para análise de conteúdo, foi utilizada a Análise de Bardin e a perspectiva do modelo biopsicossocial. As narrativas das crianças foram classificadas em três categorias a partir da avaliação de três juízes: Envelhecimento e Processo Saúde-doença, Prevenção e Envelhecimento, Relação entre Gerações. Destaca-se que as percepções dos grupos investigados apresentam semelhanças em relação ao envelhecimento, que representa a passagem do tempo. Sobre saúde, os grupos apresentam diferenças a partir de suas próprias experiências. Faz-se necessário o investimento em intervenções que promovam ações intergeracionais para promover a convivência saudável e a solidariedade entre as diferentes gerações. (AU)

The children's universe in recent years has been gaining visibility in different fields. The growing interest of researchers in understanding children's perceptions of various topics has highlighted them in their research. The objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions of children with and with chronic skin disease on health and aging. This is a qualitative study. The participants were 07 children without chronic skin disease and 07 children with chronic skin disease, where the first group had a link with a community entity in the city of Gravataí and the other with a public health clinic in the city of Porto Alegre. For data collection a semi-structured interview script was used. For content analysis, we used the Bardin Analysis and the perspective of the biopsychosocial model. The children's narratives were classified into three categories based on the evaluation of three judges: Aging and Health-Disease Process, Prevention and Aging, Relationship between Generations. It should be emphasized that the perceptions of the investigated groups present similarities in relation to aging, which represents the passage of time. On health, groups present differences from their own experiences. It is necessary to invest in interventions that promote intergenerational actions to promote healthy coexistence and solidarity between different generations. (AU)

El universo infantil en los últimos años ha ido ganando visibilidad en diferentes campos. El creciente interés de los investigadores para conocer las percepciones de los niños sobre los diferentes temas que han destacado en sus investigaciones. El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar las percepciones de los niños y la enfermedad crónica de la piel en la salud y el envejecimiento. Se trata de un estudio cualitativo. Los participantes fueron 07 niños sin enfermedad crónica de la piel y 07 niños con enfermedad crónica de la piel, donde el primer grupo tiene vínculos con el municipio de Gravataí una entidad comunitaria y el otro con una clínica de salud pública en la ciudad de Porto Alegre. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó entrevistas semiestructuradas. Para el análisis de contenido se utilizó para el análisis de Bardin y la perspectiva del modelo biopsicosocial. Los relatos de los niños se clasificaron en tres categorías en función de la evaluación de tres jueces: Envejecimiento y Proceso Salud-Enfermedad, la prevención y el envejecimiento, las relaciones intergeneracionales. Es de destacar que las percepciones de los grupos investigados tienen similitudes en relación con el envejecimiento, que representa el paso del tiempo. La salud, los grupos difieren de sus propias experiencias. Es necesaria inversión en las intervenciones para promover actividades intergeneracionales para promover la sana convivencia y la solidaridad entre distintas generaciones. (AU)

As relações intergeracionais e o cuidado do idoso / The care of the elderly and intergenerational relations

A presente revisão sistemática buscou evidenciar, na literatura nacional e internacional, o cuidado prestado ao idoso realizado pelos netos. As relações entre avós e netos e os cuidados prestados podem ser entendidos como uma relação de apoio mútuo ou codependência nos diversos contextos familiares. Mesmo sendo frequente e dito como principal o suporte da família no cuidado ao idoso, ainda são escassos os registros sobre o cuidado realizado pelos seus netos; ressalta-se a necessidade de promover estudos diante dessa vertente.

This systematic review aimed to evidence the national and international literature care provided to elderly carried out by grandchildren. The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren and care given can be understood as a mutually supportive relationship or codependency in different family contexts. Even with frequent and said to the main family support in the elderly care, there are few records about the care provided by their grandchildren; emphasizes the need to promote studies on such aspect.

Significados dos bisavós para crianças baianas / Meanings of grandparents of Brazilian children from Bahia

Embora os avós venham sendo objeto de estudos já há algum tempo, face ao envelhecimento populacional, os bisavós começaram a surgir no horizonte das crianças. Este estudo exploratório é parte de um estudo maior em que se perguntou às crianças sobre sua definição dos membros da família, inclusive de bisavós. Uma conclusão geral é a de que alguns bisavós podem já estar no lugar tradicional de avô, como provedor ou cuidador.

Grand-parents have been subject of studies for already some time, but as people are getting older, great-grand-parents become to emerge at children lives horizon. This exploratory study is part of a bigger one where children were asked about the meaning of their family members, including theirs great-grand-parents. One general conclusion is some great-grand-parents may already be in the traditional place of grand-parent, for instance, giving support and caring.

Trocas simbólicas entre gerações: avós, netos e a literatura infantil / Symbolic exchanges between generations: grandparents, grandchildren and children's literature

Este trabalho tem como objetivo a compreensão das relações intergeracionais entre avós e netos na sociedade contemporânea. Para tanto, analisamos duas obras da Literatura Infantil como uma das formas de manifestação da importância das trocas simbólicas entre gerações. Selecionamos Menina Nina: duas razões para não chorar, de Ziraldo (2002) e A menina, o cofrinho e a vovó, de Cora Coralina (2009). Adotamos a leitura psicanalítica como referencial para análise, uma vez que ela prima pela construção psíquica do indivíduo, sua concepção inconsciente e sua interação com o meio sociocultural, o que possibilita explorar e refletir sobre os vínculos entre gerações, servindo assim, como método de pesquisa e interpretação das relações no contexto familiar. Confirmamos nossa hipótese com os escritores-avós, aqui representados por Ziraldo e Cora Coralina, que produziram obras que enaltecem a experiência com seus netos. Desse modo, avós, netos e leitores são personagens ativos na valorização e transmissão simbólicas...

This work aims at understanding the intergenerational relationships between grandparents and grandchildren in contemporary society. To this end, we analyze two works of Children's Literature as a form of manifestation of the importance of symbolic exchanges between generations. Selected Menina Nina: duas razões para não chorar, Ziraldo (2002) and A menina, o cofrinho e a vovó by Cora Coralina (2009). We adopt a psychoanalytic reading as a reference for analysis, since it excels in psychic construction of the individual, his unconscious design and its interaction with the socio-cultural environment , which allows to explore and reflect on the links between generations , thus serving as a research method and interpretation of relationships within the family . We confirm our hypothesis with writers - grandparents, here represented by Ziraldo and Cora Coralina, which produced works that highlight the experience with their grandchildren. Thus, grandparents, grandchildren and readers are active in recovery and symbolic transmission characters...

Red de apoyo social desde el encuentro intergeneracional / Social support network from the intergenerational encounter

El presente artículo tuvo como objetivo general desarrollar encuentros intergeneracionales entre adultos mayores institucionalizados y niños/as entre 4 y 6 años de jardines infantiles de la ciudad de San Juan de Pasto con el propósito de fortalecer la red de social de apoyo. La red de apoyo social la conformaron 20 adultos mayores institucionalizados en un hogar geriátrico, 33 niños y niñas de 3 jardines infantiles de la ciudad de Pasto, 7 docentes y 2 directoras; 12 acompañantes de los niños, correspondientes a padres de familia, hermanos y abuelos, 3 hermanas de la congregación Franciscana, un practicante de psicología de la Universidad de Nariño, la Gerontóloga y la Trabajadora Social del hogar, a partir del desarrollo de encuentros intergeneracionales. La investigación se realizó bajo el paradigma cualitativo, desde la investigación acción, para facilitar desde un espacio educativo el establecimiento de vínculos, la adopción de roles y la formación de una red de apoyo mutua. Los cambios comprendidos desde la aplicación de listas de chequeo, entrevistas semiestructuradas y observación participante, dieron cuenta que es posible la formación de esta red desde un ambiente tamizado por la empatía, la motivación y el cambio dentro del imaginario social. Esta investigación fue un paso en la formación de redes intergeneracionales, desde la co-responsabilidad con el otro.

This article arises from research called Social Support Network from intergenerational meeting, which it overall objective was to develop intergenerational encounters between institutionalized seniors and boys / girls aged 4 and 6 years of kindergartens from San Juan de Pasto, in order to strengthen the social safety net. The social support network was conformed by 20 institutionalized elderly in a nursing home, 33 kindergartens children aged 3 in the city of Pasto, 7 teachers and 2 principals; 12 accompanying children, corresponding to parents, siblings and grandparents, 3 nuns of the Franciscan congregation, a practitioner of psychology at the University of Nariño, the gerontologist and social worker from the eldership, through the development of intergenerational encounters. The research was conducted under the qualitative paradigm from action research to facilitate from an educational space linkages, adopting roles and the formation of a network of mutual support. The changes included since the implementation of checklists, semistructured interviews and participant observation, it is possible to realize the formation of this network from a screening room for empathy, motivation and change in the social imaginary. This research was spent in the formation of intergenerational networks, from the co - responsibility with the other.

Ser avó na família contemporânea: que jeito é esse? / Being a grandmother in contemporary family: which way is that? / Ser una abuela en la familia contemporánea: ¿qué camino es ése?

O artigo apresenta pesquisa realizada com avós que cuidam de netos, discutindo temáticas como as modificações na família contemporânea, as relações intergeracionais e certas atribuições das avós nos tempos atuais. O objetivo principal da investigação foi compreender, por meio de grupos focais, como avós que tomam conta dos netos para que os pais trabalhem fora lidam com os encargos relativos ao cuidado das crianças. Foram organizados dois grupos, que reuniram doze participantes. A cada grupo foram oferecidas quatro reuniões de uma hora e trinta minutos. Constatou-se que nesse cenário as avós ocupam lugar central na vida de suas famílias, participando ativamente do cotidiano dos netos, proporcionando apoio afetivo e, por vezes, financeiro. Ao final do estudo destaca-se que o lugar social das avós como cuidadoras de seus netos expressa mudanças na configuração do grupo doméstico, quando a família extensa pode ser entendida como uma forma de organização na atualidade...

The article presents research conducted with grandmothers who care for grandchildren, discussing topics such as changes in the contemporary family, intergenerational relations and certain assignments of grandmothers nowadays. The main objective of this research was to understand, through focused groups, such grandmothers taking care of grandchildren, for parents to work out, dealing with this charges. Two groups were organized which brought together twelve members. For each group were offered four meetings of one hour an thirty minutes. It was found that in this scenario grandmothers occupy a central place in the lives of their families, participating actively in the daily lives of their grandchildren, providing emotional support and sometimes financial help. At the end of the study it highlights that social role of grandmothers as caregivers of their grandchildren, expressed changes in the home group, when the extended family can be understood as a form of organization in the present...

El artículo presenta una investigación realizada con las abuelas que cuidan a los nietos, discutiendo temas tales como los cambios en la familia contemporánea, las relaciones intergeneracionales y ciertas asignaciones de abuelas hoy en día. El objetivo principal de la investigación era comprender, a través de grupos focales, como las abuelas que cuidan de los nietos para que los padres trabajen fuera hacen frente a los cargos relacionados con el cuidado de los niños. Se realizaron dos grupos, que reunieron doce participantes. A cada grupo fueran ofrecidas cuatro reuniones de una hora y treinta minutos. Se encontró que en este escenario las abuelas ocupan un lugar central en la vida de sus familias, participando activamente de lo cotidiano de sus nietos, proporcionando apoyo emocional y a veces financiero. Al final el estudio destaca que el papel social de las abuelas como cuidadoras de sus nietos muestra cambios en el grupo doméstico, cuando la familia extensa se puede entender como una forma de organización en la actualidad...

Redes sociais pessoais das gerações mais velhas: famílias com quatro gerações vivas / Personal social networks of older generations: families with four generations living

Este estudo exploratório analisa as redes sociais pessoais da geração mais velha em famílias com quatro gerações vivas. Foi administrado um questionário de análise das redes sociais pessoais (IARSP-R) a 23 respondentes, pertencentes à geração mais velha (G1). Os principais resultados sugerem redes de tamanho médio, densas, homogéneas e centradas na família. O subsistema geracional contíguo (G2) providencia a maior parte do suporte, com contributos diferenciados das restantes gerações.

This exploratory study analysis the social personal networks of the oldest generation in families with four living generations. A questionnaire to analyse the personal social network (IARSP-R) was administered to 23 participants, from the oldest generation (G1). Main findings show medium size networks, cohesive, homogeneous and family centred. The contiguous generational subsystem (G2) provides most of the support, with differentiated contributes from the other generations.

Juventude e socialização política: atualizando o debate / Youth and political socialization: up-dating the debate

O presente trabalho examina criticamente a atualidade da noção de socialização política, tendo em vista as questões que hoje se colocam sobre o distanciamento dos jovens em relação à política. O conceito de socialização política é analisado sob dois aspectos principais: em primeiro lugar, são discutidos seus pressupostos relacionados a uma teoria identitária de subjetividade que essencializa posições subjetivas relacionadas à idade, e se apoia numa visão desenvolvimentista da trajetória de vida humana. Em segundo lugar, discute-se como os estudos de socialização política pressupõem uma divisão entre espaços público e privado, em que as relações de transmissão cultural entre jovens e adultos, restritas ao espaço privado, desconsideram a contribuição da juventude em relação às decisões da vida em comum.

The present work analyses from a critical point of view the notion of political socialization and its current issues about the distancing of youth in relation to politics. The political socialization concept is analyzed according to two main aspects: first, it is discussed its assumptions in relation to an identity theory of subjectivity that essentializes subjective positions related to age, and it is based on a developmental perspective on human trajectory. Second, it is discussed how political socialization studies presuppose a division between public and private spaces, where the relations of intergenerational transmission are restricted to the private space, and thus, do not take into account youth contribution to the decisions of collective life.