Cultural and Linguistic Differences Influence on Multigenerational Communication
Molloy Faculty Mentor
Dr. Hia Datta
Presenter Major
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Presentation Type
Poster
Location
Wilbur 2nd Floor Corridor, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
Start Date
1-5-2026 10:30 AM
End Date
1-5-2026 11:15 AM
Description (Abstract)
Engaging in social interactions amongst intergenerational groups may contribute to positive stimulation in cognitive aging and enhancing social abilities for both age groups (Burn et al., 2015). Moreover, understanding intergenerational bonding and family systems is ultimately beneficial to these groups in developing their language and emotional skills (Stelle et al., 2010). This study explores how language and cultural contexts in older adults, not born or raised in the United States, influence their ability to communicate and engage with college-age adults. By documenting interactions between grandparents and grandchildren in such multigenerational and multilingual families, we can begin to understand this process.. We ask, how do cultural, linguistic and generational differences impact communication? This study will consist of grandparent and grandchild pairs engaging in a structured conversation and a 30-minute semi-structured interview with the college-age grandchild. Results of this study will inform the family systems and communication for multicultural and intergenerational families.
This project has been submitted to IRB # 2418963
Keywords
intergenerational relationships, language, culture, communication
Related Pillar(s)
Community, Study
Cultural and Linguistic Differences Influence on Multigenerational Communication
Wilbur 2nd Floor Corridor, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
Engaging in social interactions amongst intergenerational groups may contribute to positive stimulation in cognitive aging and enhancing social abilities for both age groups (Burn et al., 2015). Moreover, understanding intergenerational bonding and family systems is ultimately beneficial to these groups in developing their language and emotional skills (Stelle et al., 2010). This study explores how language and cultural contexts in older adults, not born or raised in the United States, influence their ability to communicate and engage with college-age adults. By documenting interactions between grandparents and grandchildren in such multigenerational and multilingual families, we can begin to understand this process.. We ask, how do cultural, linguistic and generational differences impact communication? This study will consist of grandparent and grandchild pairs engaging in a structured conversation and a 30-minute semi-structured interview with the college-age grandchild. Results of this study will inform the family systems and communication for multicultural and intergenerational families.
This project has been submitted to IRB # 2418963
