Title

Gerontology content in msw curricula and student attitudes toward older adults

Authors

Authors

M. D. Olson

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Educ. Gerontol.

Keywords

DEPRESSION; PREDICTORS; DIAGNOSIS; Education & Educational Research; Gerontology

Abstract

The unprecedented growth in the nation's older adult population has called attention to the increasing need for geriatric social workers. However, research suggests that social work students hold ageist attitudes that prevent many from pursuing careers in gerontology. The present study sought to identify student perceptions of gerontology content in MSW education and possible correlations with attitudes toward older adults and interest in gerontology. A sample of 252 MSW students participated in classroom surveys. The survey outcomes revealed that gerontology content in MSW curriculum was correlated with positive attitudes toward older adults, but it was not related to increased interest in gerontology.

Journal Title

Educational Gerontology

Volume

33

Issue/Number

11

Publication Date

1-1-2007

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

981

Last Page

994

WOS Identifier

WOS:000250867500005

ISSN

0360-1277

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