Indian Journal of - Indian Gerontological Association

Indian Journal of
Gerontology
a quarterly journal devoted to research on ageing
special issue
Vol. 18, No. 3 & 4, 2004
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K.L. Sharma Narender K. Chadha
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Vol. 18, Nos. 3 & 4, 2004 [pic] Intergenerational Issues and Challenges N.K. Chadha K.L. Sharma
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CONTENTS S.No. Chapter Page No.
Editorial i-vi 1. Intergenerational Programs and Practices : 301-317
A Conceptual Framework and an Indian Context
Matthew Kaplan and Narender K. Chadha 2. Intergenerational Relationships : 318-347
A Futuristic Framework
Narender K.Chadha and Nidhi Malik 3. Generational Equity and Generational 348-362
Interdependence: Framing of the Debate over
Health and Social Security Policy in the
United States
Renée L. Beard, and John B. Williamson 4. In Search of the Generational Stake 363-374
Lisa M. Belliston and Adam Davey 5. Grandparents, How do I view Thee? 375-390
A Study of Grandparenting in Singapore
Leng Leng Thang and Kalyani K. Mehta 6. Setting an Intergenerational Programme in Brazil: 391-409
Proces Observation as a Means of Evaluation
Elza Maria de Souza 7. Intergenerational Relationship Building through 410-422
Participation in Physical Activity
Narender K. Chadha and Gregory S. Kolt 8. Seniors and Volunteers for Childhood 423-431
Immunization: A Generational Link Addressing
a Societal Problem
Kathy Dreyer and Stan Ingman 9. Internatinoal Relationships : 432-448
A Study of Three Generations
Sushma Batra and Kakoli Bhaumik 10. Intergenerational Family Support for 449-465
Older Men and Women in South India
S. Sudha, S. Irudaya Rajan and P. S. Sarma 11. Grandmothers : Needed or Avoided ? 466-475
Archna Kaushik Panda 12. Intergenerational Issues in Old Age : 476-487
A Study in Gulbarga District of Karnataka
Gangadhar B. Sonar and R. Siva Prasad 13. Inter-generational Relationships and Well-being 488-500
of the Elderly
Surjit Singh Dhooper 14. Improving Interngenerational Relationships 501-508
through mentoring programs
Indira Jai Prakash 15. From distance : Experiences of Long-Distance 509-521
Indian Caregivers
Jyoti Salva And Adam Davey 16. Contributors 522-523 17. Four Our Readers Indian Journal of Gerontology
2004, Volume 18, Nos. 3 & 4, pp. 301-317 Intergenerational Programs and Practices : A Conceptual Framework and an
Indian Context
Matthew Kaplan and Narender K.Chadha
Abstract The present paper is an attempt to see the various intergenerational
programming initiatives in the Indian setting where role of family
suppose to be very important and significant. Various NGOs are involved
in the process have been discussed and future strategies are
encouraged. The idea of people coming together across age groups to
learn from one another and work for the common good is nothing new;
historically, it occurs as an integral part of our daily experience in
the normal course of family and community life. However, demographic
and social changes over the past several decades have made it necessary
to supplement naturally occurring relationships with artificial means
for helping people of different generations get to know one another and
share in the richness (and challenges) of each others' lives Key words : Intergenerational programming, Role of family, NGOs,
Community.
One of the most significant demographic changes of our time is the
rapidly expanding number of older adults in the world population. In
India, as well as in countries across the globe the population is aging
very rapidly.1 The statistical figures for India (see Table 1) show a
phenomenal increase in the aged population over the years. The life
expectancy level has also increased dramatically from the time of
independence to the present, with further increases projected over the next
two decades (see Table2). The growing elderly segment of the population
will likely introduce new societal challenges for providing this group with
health care, financial assistance, and social and emotional support. The
aging population trend, in conjunction with social and economic trends, is
also ushering in new concerns about changing family values, living
arrangements, and lifestyles.
Table1: Total elderly population in India (in millions) 1950-2025
Age group 1951 1991 2001 2021
(Projected)
60+ 20.1 60.5 81.4 177.5
Percentage of 5.62 7.31 8.44 14.45
total population
Source: Sharma, S.P. and Xenos, P. Ageing in India: Demographic background
and analysis (Based on Census Materials. Occasional papers, Census of
India, 1997).
Table 2: Life expectancy in India 1958-55to 2020-2025 A.D.
Period Males Females Total
(A.D.)