The impact of intergenerational programs on social capital in Japan: a randomized population-based cross-sectional study

The impact of intergenerational programs on social capital in Japan: a randomized population-based cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Over the last several decades, social isolation and loneliness among older adults have posed an increasingly urgent challenge due to the rapidly aging population in Japan. To remedy the situation, many communities have introduced intergenerational programs. However, few studies h...

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Main Authors: Yoh Murayama, Hiroshi Murayama, Masami Hasebe, Jun Yamaguchi, Yoshinori Fujiwara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Intergenerational program
Social capital
Senior volunteer aging
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6480-3

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