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ERIC Number: EJ390285
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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A Student Perspective on Growing Old.
Davis, J. A.
Educational Gerontology, v14 n6 p525-37 1988
Administered an adapted version of Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz to university students between 1983 and 1985. Obtained some gender differences in beliefs about aging. Results indicated that overall, college students had a positive perspective on old age, but were persuaded by traditional myths. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Beliefs, College Students, Educational Gerontology, Gerontology, Higher Education, Older Adults, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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