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Dr Joanne Britton Lecturer in Applied Sociology Department of Sociological Studies

Researching Inter- generationality : Exploring Methods for Researching Inter-generational Interactions and Relationships. Dr Joanne Britton Lecturer in Applied Sociology Department of Sociological Studies University of Sheffield. My aims.

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Dr Joanne Britton Lecturer in Applied Sociology Department of Sociological Studies

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  1. Researching Inter-generationality: Exploring Methods for Researching Inter-generational Interactions and Relationships Dr Joanne Britton Lecturer in Applied Sociology Department of Sociological Studies University of Sheffield

  2. My aims • to encourage researchers to share our experiences of researching intergenerational interactions and relationships • to promote discussion of the potential for using new and innovative research methods for researching inter-generationality

  3. Structure of my presentation • What is inter-generationality? • Why is it an important focus of research now? • What are some of the key methodological questions for us to consider in designing research on inter-generationality?

  4. What is inter-generationality? • Inter-generationality refers to the interactions and relationships between different generational groups • The concept highlights how our social identity is constructed and experienced in relation to and interacting with people of other age and generational groups

  5. Why is inter-generationality an important focus for research now? • Two key reasons: • result of the development of a relational conceptualisation of childhood (and sub-disciplinary overlap) • emergence as a policy priority at an international level

  6. Two key methodological issues to consider when designing research projects on inter-generationality • how to incorporate different age and generation groups in the research design • how to address the location of power in the research process

  7. A Study of Intergenerational Community Relations • 20 young people between age 12 and 17 • 17 older people over age 55 • Two generational groups interviewed separately in small friendship groups • More information about findings at: http://www.shef.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.221750!/file/Reearch-briefing_britton.pdf

  8. Doing it differently • Participatory research • Innovative methods • E.g. visual methods • E.g. walking methods • E.g. Mapping exercise

  9. Concluding thoughts • We need ‘tales of the field’ from researchers researching inter-generationality • We can learn from examples of intergenerational good practice in the voluntary sector • In the 21st Century, the problem of inter-generational interactions and relations is important enough to merit serious consideration

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