Title

Gerontology Content In Msw Curricula And Student Attitudes Toward Older Adults

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 252MSW 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.

Publication Date

11-1-2007

Publication Title

Educational Gerontology

Volume

33

Issue

11

Number of Pages

981-994

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/03601270701632230

Socpus ID

36249019181 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/36249019181

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