Reminiscence and ageing

This paper questions assumptions about reminiscence and looks at definitions of it. Functions of different types of reminiscence are examined and distinctions are drawn between these and autobiographical memories. Methodologies of eliciting reminiscences are critically considered. Finally, types and amounts of reminiscence are related to life style and age group

The word on the street: a survey of the needs, attitudes and behaviour of young people in Bournemouth, 2006

In 2006, Bournemouth Youth Service, Connexions and the Bournemouth Partnership decided to carry out a survey of young people’s attitudes,opinions and behaviour so that they could improve the services they provide for young people in Bournemouth. This survey was carried out in conjunction with researchers from Bournemouth University’s Community Development, Engagement and Participation Academic Group. This survey follows two others carried out by Bournemouth Youth Service in 1997 and 2000. Sufficient similarities exist to draw broad comparisons between this data and the findings in 2000, and to gain some sense of how young people’s attitudes and behaviours have changed during this time