WORKING WITH OLDER PERSONS: STUDENT VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES

This article examines data from a study of 146 female and 26 male graduate (96) and undergraduate (67) students designed to identify what characteristics influence students' knowledge of and interest in working with older persons. This study found a strong positive relationship between the numb...

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Published in:Educational gerontology 2001-03, Vol.27 (2), p.169-183
Main Authors: Paton, Ruth N, Sar, Bibhuti K, Barber, Gerard, Holland, Beverly E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gerontology
Graduate Study
Interaction
Knowledge Level
Older Adults
Student Attitudes
Undergraduate Study
Vocational Interests
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Summary:This article examines data from a study of 146 female and 26 male graduate (96) and undergraduate (67) students designed to identify what characteristics influence students' knowledge of and interest in working with older persons. This study found a strong positive relationship between the number of a student's personal and professional experiences with older persons and his or her level of interest in working with older persons.
ISSN:0360-1277
1521-0472
DOI:10.1080/03601270151075589