🌿 TATLE TALE

How do generations connect in your life?

An intergenerational art project — Sheffield

This survey is part of Turtle Tale, an intergenerational art project based in Sheffield. Your reflections — however brief — help shape a creative space where different generations can come together. There are no right or wrong answers.

⏱ Takes around 5–8 minutes
🔒 Completely anonymous — no names or contact details are collected

About You

D1 — What is your age range?

Select one.

D2 — Which area of Sheffield do you live in or most identify with?

Select the closest match — or choose "Outside Sheffield" if applicable.

D3 — How did you hear about Turtle Tale?

Select one.

SECTION A — Structured Questions

Q1 — My experience of connecting across generations

Statements Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
I regularly spend time with people from different age groups.
I feel at ease communicating with people from other generations.
My interactions with other generations feel meaningful, not just polite.
I actively look for opportunities to engage with people of different ages.

Q2 — Why intergenerational connection matters

Statements Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
Connecting with other generations is important for my own wellbeing.
Intergenerational relationships make communities stronger.
Society benefits when different age groups spend more time together.
There is a real need for more intergenerational connection today.

Q3a

Are there enough opportunities for meaningful interaction between generations in your life?

Q3b

What type of intergenerational interaction feels most meaningful to you?

Q3c

I often feel that life moves too fast for me to have meaningful conversations or connections.

Q3d

Do you prefer structured programmes or natural, organic interactions between generations?

Q4

I believe community art and creative activities can help bridge generational differences.

Q5

I would feel comfortable taking part in a creative workshop alongside people significantly older or younger than me.

Q6 — Select all that apply

What are the biggest barriers that prevent you from connecting with people from other generations?

Q7 — Select all that apply

In which areas would you most welcome collaboration or exchange with another generation?

SECTION B — Open Reflections

Q8

Can you describe a moment — however small — when someone from a different generation taught you something, showed you something, or changed how you saw the world?

Q9

Is there something you wish you could learn or receive from an older or younger generation — something that feels missing?

Q10

Do you ever feel that the pace of modern life makes it hard to be fully present with other people? If so, how does that feel?

Q11

If there were a welcoming, unhurried creative space in Sheffield where different generations could come together — what would you hope to find there?

Q12

Is there anything else you'd like to share about intergenerational connection, community, or creativity that this survey hasn't asked?
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🌿
Tatle tale — Sheffield