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ERIC Number: EJ646684
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1277
Attitudes toward the Elderly: Identifying Problematic Usage of Ageist and Overextended Terminology in Research Instructions.
Polizzi, Kenneth G.; Millikin, Richard J.
Educational Gerontology, v28 n5 p367-77 May 2002
Results of the Aging Semantic Differential completed by 142 undergraduates showed significant attitude differences related to descriptions of "old,""elderly," and "ages 70-85." Attitudes were significantly more positive regarding the 70-85 category. Results suggest that using stereotypical language during the research process creates bias in attitudes toward older adults. (Contains 27 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Old Old Adults, Older Adults, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Semantic Differential, Stereotypes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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