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ERIC Number: EJ779393
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Nov
Pages: 14
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1277
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Gerontology Content in MSW Curricula and Student Attitudes toward Older Adults
Olson, Mark D.
Educational Gerontology, v33 n11 p981-994 Nov 2007
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. (Contains 1 table.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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