generationality Exploring Methods for Researching Intergenerational Interactions and Relationships Dr Joanne Britton Lecturer in Applied Sociology Department of Sociological Studies University of Sheffield ID: 388104
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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 SheffieldSlide2
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-
generationalitySlide3
Structure of my presentationWhat 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
?Slide4
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 Slide5
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 levelSlide6
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 processSlide7
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.pdfSlide8
Doing it differentlyParticipatory research
Innovative methods
E.g
. visual
methods
E.g. walking methods
E.g. Mapping exerciseSlide9
Concluding thoughtsWe 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 21
st
Century, the problem of inter-generational interactions and relations is important enough to merit serious consideration