Dialog międzypokoleniowy jako forma budowania relacji starszych z młodszymi… – na przykładzie działalności Uniwersytetu Międzypokoleniowego w Olsztynie
Intergenerational dialogue as a method of establishing relations between older and younger people basing on the example of undertakings performed by the Intergenerational University in Olsztyn

Summary/Abstract: The predominant goal of this article is to showcase undertakings performed by the Intergenerational University in Olsztyn, which is determined to develop intergenerational relations, help establishing intergenerational dialogue, as well as support intergenerational education. The theoretical part of the paper deals with typical issues strongly related to notions of generation, relations and intergenerational dialogue. Research problems have been formulated in the form of the following questions: What activities does the unit perform to establish intergenerational relations? How are the activities of the unit assessed by both its members and participants of various events? How do the undertakings in question help with regard to developing intergenerational dialogue? The research methods opted for have been document analysis and narrative interview. Basing on scientific studies examined, the characteristic features of a generation have been identified, the predominant aspects fostering the establishment of intergenerational relations have been found and the specificity of dialogue between older and younger individuals has been understood. Considerations on the issue raised show that intergenerational relations should have a proper form and content for them to become the basis for establishing mutual cooperation between generations. Dialogue and intergenerational relations are both vital challenges for the contemporary society. Only intergenerational contacts based on respect, empathy, and mutual understanding may allow people to create a world without barriers, in which the quality of life of people belonging to various age categories will be high.

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