Impact of an infusion model on social work students' aging knowledge, attitudes, and interests
| Autor: | Colleen Galambos, Wilson E, McClure Cassie K, Sherry M. Cummings |
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| Rok vydání: | 2006 |
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Gerontology
Adult Male Aging Social Work Nursing (miscellaneous) Attitude of Health Personnel media_common.quotation_subject education Control (management) Treatment and control groups Professional Competence Perception Humans Students Curriculum media_common Medical education Social work Age Factors Tennessee Test (assessment) Geriatrics Health Care Surveys Female Psychology Social Sciences (miscellaneous) Program Evaluation |
| Zdroj: | Journal of gerontological social work. 47(3-4) |
| ISSN: | 0163-4372 |
| Popis: | This study sought to provide data regarding the use of infusion of gerontological materials throughout curriculums to enhance students' attitudes toward older adults, their knowledge of aging-related issues, and their perceptions of gerontological social work. A quasi-experimental design was used to compare outcomes for graduate social work students who were and those who were not exposed to gerontological infusion. Results indicated that exposed students experienced a greater improvement in their view of aging-related career opportunities and in their belief in the importance of gerontological social work. Treatment group students also showed greater gains in self-rated aging knowledge. Both treatment and control group students had significant gains in a test of aging-related knowledge. Pedagogical implications are discussed. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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