As global aging accelerates, frailty has become a critical concern in elderly health. While gerontechnology offers promising solutions, older adults often face barriers to digital adoption, influenced by ageism and societal stereotypes. To address this challenge, intergenerational learning programs have been introduced to foster digital inclusion and reduce age-related biases. Levy’s PEACE model emphasizes education and positive intergenerational interactions to improve perceptions of aging and encourage social cohesion. This study applied the PEACE model to design the Future Technology Camp Service-Learning Program, integrating digital care and intergenerational learning workshops to enhance students’ attitudes toward older adults. The program engaged 23 high school students and 30 elderly individuals in Tainan City, Taiwan, fostering intergenerational interaction through smart knee braces and an interactive health system. The results indicated significant improvements in students’ psychological and cognitive perceptions of aging, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness in reducing stereotypes and enhancing empathy. By combining technology with intergenerational education, this initiative provides valuable insights into advancing digital inclusion and health promotion. The findings contribute to future interdisciplinary strategies to foster intergenerational relationships and improve societal attitudes toward aging.

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Combining Intergenerational Learning with Technology for Health Promotion and Reducing Ageism: A Case Study of Taiwanese High School Students

  • Xin-Ting Pan,
  • Wei-Chih Lien,
  • Mei-Ling Tsai,
  • Yu-Jhen Liu,
  • Chien-Hsiang Chang,
  • Bo Liu,
  • Yang-Cheng Lin

摘要

As global aging accelerates, frailty has become a critical concern in elderly health. While gerontechnology offers promising solutions, older adults often face barriers to digital adoption, influenced by ageism and societal stereotypes. To address this challenge, intergenerational learning programs have been introduced to foster digital inclusion and reduce age-related biases. Levy’s PEACE model emphasizes education and positive intergenerational interactions to improve perceptions of aging and encourage social cohesion. This study applied the PEACE model to design the Future Technology Camp Service-Learning Program, integrating digital care and intergenerational learning workshops to enhance students’ attitudes toward older adults. The program engaged 23 high school students and 30 elderly individuals in Tainan City, Taiwan, fostering intergenerational interaction through smart knee braces and an interactive health system. The results indicated significant improvements in students’ psychological and cognitive perceptions of aging, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness in reducing stereotypes and enhancing empathy. By combining technology with intergenerational education, this initiative provides valuable insights into advancing digital inclusion and health promotion. The findings contribute to future interdisciplinary strategies to foster intergenerational relationships and improve societal attitudes toward aging.