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Variations in Benefits of Intergenerational Tutoring in the "New Normal"
Peter C Sun1, Nancy Morrow-Howell2, Mary V Click3
1Brown School, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA.
Summary
Intergenerational tutoring programs offer significant health and well-being benefits, particularly for first-time volunteers. Caregiver volunteers also showed improved civic attitudes towards public education.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Education
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic impacted volunteer engagement and program delivery.
- Intergenerational programs connect different age groups for mutual benefit.
- Understanding volunteer subgroups is crucial for program sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the benefits and challenges of intergenerational tutoring in a post-pandemic setting.
- To examine how benefits differ across volunteer subgroups: first-time tutors, male tutors, caregiver tutors, and those experiencing loneliness.
- To inform program recruitment and support strategies.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from 319 older adult tutors before and after the 2021-2022 school year.
- Quantitative analysis using structural equation multivariate regression.
- Qualitative analysis using thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- While pandemic policies like mask-wearing presented challenges, positive outcomes were observed.
- First-time tutors reported greater health and well-being benefits.
- Tutors who are caregivers demonstrated improved civic attitudes toward public education.
Conclusions:
- Intergenerational tutoring yields varied benefits depending on volunteer subgroups.
- Programs can tailor recruitment to attract volunteers likely to benefit most.
- Addressing pandemic-related challenges is essential for program success.
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