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0029/2025 - Meanings of Intergenerational Relationships of Adolescents in Living with
Sentidos das relações intergeracionais de adolescentes no convívio com a pessoa idosa

Author:

• Ana Ofélia Portela Lima - Lima, A.O.P - <anaofelia.pl@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6447-7121

Co-author(s):

• Raimunda Magalhães da Silva - Silva, R.M - <rmsilva@unifor.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4849-1502
• Jonas Loiola Gonçalves - Gonçalves, J.L - <jonasloiola10@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1015-9173
• Matheus Moura Teixeira Cunha - Cunha, M.M.T - <matheustrabalho85@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4433-4400
• Maria Regina Teixeira Ferreira Capelo - Capelo, M.R.T.F - <m.regina.capelo@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0423-8676
• Cristina Rosa Soares Lavareda Baixinho - Baixinho, C.R.S.L - <crbaixinho@esel.pt>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7417-1732
• Maria Vieira de Lima Saintrain - Saintrain, M.V.L - <mvlsaintrain@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1514-3218


Abstract:

The aim of this study was to understand the meanings of intergenerational relationships between adolescents and their interactions with elderly people. This was a qualitative study conducted in six elementary schools in the municipal network of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Twenty-seven adolescents enrolled in grades 5 to 9 participated. Data collection took placeMay to September 2022, using a semi-structured interview. The data were organized using Content Analysis and examined based on Symbolic Interactionism. The emerging meanings emphasize respect, care, treating well, offering love, affection, and generosity. The sense of reciprocity in the treatment between the elderly person and the adolescent was also mentioned. It is evident that adolescents are aware of the need to act in favor of the elderly, encouraging and guiding them to choose a healthy diet, to stay well hydrated, to practice physical activity, and to live in peace. The study provides an understanding of intergenerational relationships, offering support for reflection on the phenomenon, leading to the promotion, appreciation and increase of intergenerational relationships in contemporary times.

Keywords:

Elderly. Aging. Relationship between generations. Adolescent.

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Lima, A.O.P, Silva, R.M, Gonçalves, J.L, Cunha, M.M.T, Capelo, M.R.T.F, Baixinho, C.R.S.L, Saintrain, M.V.L. Meanings of Intergenerational Relationships of Adolescents in Living with. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2025/Feb). [Citado em 09/08/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/meanings-of-intergenerational-relationships-of-adolescents-in-living-with/19505?id=19505



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