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The Professional Profile of Intergenerational Program Managers: General and Specific Characteristics.
- Source :
- Educational Gerontology; Jun2014, Vol. 40 Issue 6, p427-441, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The interest around intergenerational programs and the fostering of intergenerational relationships is growing internationally. However, studies on the profile and functions of intergenerational program managers are still scarce. Furthermore, available approaches to the traits and functions of intergenerational program managers have not highlighted which features are distinctive of these professionals. Through a Delphi study undertaken in Spain, with participation of 18 intergenerational program managers and 12 intergenerational specialists, consensus was reached around characteristics of both the general profile of intergenerational program managers and the specificities of this occupational role. On the one hand, being able to work on a team, having skills for observation and contextual analysis, and being skilled at managing resources were identified as the most important general characteristics. On the other hand, being good at promoting contacts, social relationships, interactions, and bonds was deemed to be the most distinctive feature of this profile. After contrasting our results with international guidelines and standards for intergenerational work, the need to develop and reinforce further the relational nature of this professional figure is argued. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RESEARCH
COMMUNICATIVE competence
DELPHI method
DEVELOPMENTAL psychobiology
EXPERTISE
INTERGENERATIONAL relations
JOB descriptions
MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH methodology
MEDICAL personnel
MEDICAL specialties & specialists
QUESTIONNAIRES
REFERENCE values
RESEARCH funding
TEAMS in the workplace
FINANCIAL management
COMMUNITY-based social services
SOCIAL context
THEMATIC analysis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03601277
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Educational Gerontology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94630050
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2013.844037