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College Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, And Beliefs About Older Adults, Allison Boyd, Kimberly Scarborough
College Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, And Beliefs About Older Adults, Allison Boyd, Kimberly Scarborough
DISCOVERY: Georgia State Honors College Undergraduate Research Journal
Introduction: As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, the number of older adults requiring healthcare and other aging related services will increase. As a result, healthcare workers will need to be prepared to work with a diverse older population.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine college students’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about older adults (≥ 65 years of age). Specifically, we compared knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs among nursing, respiratory therapy, nutrition, social work, and non-healthcare majors.
Method: A non-random sample of 119 college students enrolled in healthcare programs (i.e. Nursing, Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work) …