Gerontology content in msw curricula and student attitudes toward older adults

    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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