Intergenerational Community-Based Research and Creative Practice: Promoting Environmental Sustainability in Jinja, Uganda

McQuaid, Katie; Vanderbeck, Robert M.; Plastow, Jane; Valentine, Gill; Liu, Chen; Chen, Lily; Zhang, Mei; Diprose, Kristina

doi:10.1080/15350770.2017.1368357

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“…While biosphere reserve-related literature does provide recommendations for participatory formats (i.e., Stoll-Kleemann and Welp 2008 , Bouamrane 2007 and Creighton 2005 in Stoll-Kleemann and O’Riordan 2017 ), literature on IP cited here might contribute specific insights into intergenerational formats, supporting the transfer of traditional knowledge and intergenerational learning. Guidance and innovative methods for engaging youth and elderly in research activities on traditional knowledge transfer and intergenerational learning can also be used in biosphere reserve implementation (i.e., Buffel 2015 ; McQuaid et al 2017 ).…”

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Biosphere Reserve for All: Potentials for Involving Underrepresented Age Groups in the Development of a Biosphere Reserve through Intergenerational Practice

Mitrofanenko

Snajdr

Muhar

et al. 2018

Environmental Management

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Stakeholder participation is of high importance in UNESCO biosphere reserves as model regions for sustainable development; however, certain groups remain underrepresented. The paper proposes Intergenerational Practice (IP) as a means of involving youth and elderly women and explores its options and barriers, using the example of the Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge Biosphere Reserve in Austria. Case study analysis is used involving mixed methods. The results reveal obstacles and motivations to participating in biosphere reserve implementation and intergenerational activities for the youth and the elderly women and imply that much potential for IP exists in the biosphere reserve region. The authors propose suitable solutions from the intergenerational field to overcome identified participation obstacles and suggest benefits of incorporating IP as a management tool into biosphere reserve activities. Suggestions for future research include evaluating applications of IP in the context of protected areas, testing of methods used in other contexts, and contribution to theory development.

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Biosphere Reserve for All: Potentials for Involving Underrepresented Age Groups in the Development of a Biosphere Reserve through Intergenerational Practice

Mitrofanenko

Snajdr

Muhar

et al. 2018

Environmental Management

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“…There is now a true understanding of the intergenerational “crisis,” and the remarkable effect of the intergenerational debate truly highlights the importance of said debate—e.g., the importance of an exchange of ideas between teens and adults. Intergenerational dialogue, focused on a knowledge and action approach, has proven extremely relevant in improving resources and opportunities, thus supporting the achievement of greater intergenerational justice [ 39 ].…”

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We Are Concerned about the Future and We Are Here to Support the Change: Let’s Talk and Work Together!

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Scarcely explored, intergenerational dialogue may support the re-encounter between generations. Background: Focused on intergenerational sharing and on the identification of differences between generations, the project #GenerationsWithAVoice aims to identify generational inequalities, with the aim of promoting awareness of intergenerational challenges, boosting public debate and interest in public policies. Methods: Twenty focus groups were developed, and an evaluation instrument was applied. Results: (i) Young people believe that they have more knowledge, but less propensity for action, leaving this task to the following generations; (ii) the family and housing emerge as the issues with the greatest number of problems identified, but also as important resources; (iii) government and politics, community and society, and the economy are of less interest and knowledge on the part of this generation; (iv) school seems to be the ideal scenario for the implementation of strategies that lead to change. Conclusions: We highlight the role of this work in the deconstruction of beliefs regarding previous generations, the development of knowledge, and the promotion of cohesion and social support.

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“…The study presented in this paper, as a part of an overall international comparative study [34,35], involves the collection and analysis of the materials in terms of demography (e.g., the composition and spacing of generations), cultural values (e.g., understandings of familial obligations, moralities and notions of personhood), histories, material cultures, cultures and patterns of consumption and environmental assets and problems. In particular, there were a number of structured questions relating to sustainability, considering various aspects including the perceived current situation of sustainability, the cause of the problems, priority considerations in sustainability, responsibility for environmental problems and preservation for the future.…”

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Intergenerational Justice and Solidarity on Sustainability in China: A Case Study in Nanjing, Yangtze River Delta

Zhang

2018

Sustainability

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The aim of this paper is to examine systematically the intergenerational justice and solidarity on sustainability in China, which is fundamental for achieving social/cultural change, whereas this is threatened by environmental unsustainability. A questionnaire survey with a sample size of 752 was carried out in Nanjing, Yangtze River Delta, China, with different age groups, and in the meantime, a series of qualitative studies was carried out through in-depth interviews and focus groups. It is shown that: with increasing age, people are more concerned about general and large-scale sustainability issue, whereas for smaller scale and immediate sustainability issues, there is no clear tendency with increasing age; older generations are more concerned about the causes of climate changes; in terms of responsibility for environmental problems, there are statistically-significant view changes with increasing age; for priority considerations in sustainability, among age groups, at the personal level, there is generally no statistically-significant difference, whereas at the public level, there are some statistically-significant differences; for preserving the future, there is generally no statistically-significant difference among age groups. Overall, there are considerable differences in intergenerational justice on sustainability, although there are still indications of solidarity among generations.

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Intergenerational Community-Based Research and Creative Practice: Promoting Environmental Sustainability in Jinja, Uganda

Cited by 9 publications

References 45 publications

Biosphere Reserve for All: Potentials for Involving Underrepresented Age Groups in the Development of a Biosphere Reserve through Intergenerational Practice

Biosphere Reserve for All: Potentials for Involving Underrepresented Age Groups in the Development of a Biosphere Reserve through Intergenerational Practice

We Are Concerned about the Future and We Are Here to Support the Change: Let’s Talk and Work Together!

Intergenerational Justice and Solidarity on Sustainability in China: A Case Study in Nanjing, Yangtze River Delta

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