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    Intergenerational mentoring at Men's Sheds: A feasibility study

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    Authors
    Wilson, N.
    Cordier, Reinie
    Ciccarelli, M.
    Maccallum, J.
    Milbourn, B.
    Vaz, S.
    Joosten, Annette
    Buchanan, Angus
    Mcauliffe, T.
    Stancliffe, R.
    Date
    2017
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Wilson, N. and Cordier, R. and Ciccarelli, M. and Maccallum, J. and Milbourn, B. and Vaz, S. and Joosten, A. et al. 2017. Intergenerational mentoring at Men's Sheds: A feasibility study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities.
    Source Title
    Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
    DOI
    10.1111/jar.12338
    ISSN
    1360-2322
    School
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51651
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    © 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Background: This study reports on the feasibility of an intergenerational mentoring programme for youth with intellectual disability (ID) aimed at developing skills and building networks. Methods: Youth with ID were paired with older male mentors who were trained to support the mentees participate in activities and social interactions during weekly sessions. We interviewed the mentees and mentors, and assessed them on a range of outcomes using standardized measures. Results: Interviews highlighted that the programme presented a great "opportunity" for the mentees and mentors. The participants described facilitators and challenges to the acquisition of practical skills by mentees and the development of relationships between mentors and mentees, including communication, transportation and mentor training. The youth with ID had difficulty completing the self-report measures. Conclusions: Mentoring programmes are viable to support youth with ID during the transition to adulthood; however, refinement is required in the rollout out of a pilot intervention.

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