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Peer reviewedAustin, David R. – Gerontologist, 1985
Replicated Tringo's research measuring respondents attitudes about various groups. Results indicated positive shift in attitudes toward older persons. Discusses findings in terms of Harasymiw's continuum of normalcy, Tibbitts' view regarding improving societal attitudes toward older people, and Schonfield's conclusion that Americans do not hold…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, Attitudes, Negative Attitudes
Peer reviewedMitchell, Jim; And Others – Gerontologist, 1985
Responses from 125 Black and 130 White children identified three subdimensions (personality characteristics, affective relations, physical abilities) in an index measuring children's perceptions of aging. Findings indicated that children did not differ significantly by race or age on any of the three dimensions. (NRB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Aging (Individuals), Childhood Attitudes, Children
Direct linkLachs, Mark; Bachman, Ronet; Williams, Christianna S.; Kossack, Alice; Bove, Carolyn; O'Leary, John R. – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: We estimate the independent contribution of crime victimization to nursing home placement in a cohort of older adults who were community dwelling at baseline. Design and Methods: The data come from an observational cohort study of 2,321 community-residing older adults who were members of the New Haven Established Populations for…
Descriptors: Victims of Crime, Health Services, Social Networks, Crime
Kemper, Peter – Gerontologist, 2003
This article provides a framework for understanding how long-term care (LTC) research contributes to policy, develops a typology of research contributions to policy with examples of each type, and suggests ways to ensure that contributions continue in the future. The article draws on in-depth interviews with LTC experts working at the interface…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Public Policy, Models, Long Range Planning
Benyamini, Yael; Blumstein, Tzvia; Lusky, Ayala; Modan, Baruch – Gerontologist, 2003
Purpose: This study investigates gender differences in the association between self-rated health (SRH) and mortality. This association has been well-documented, but findings regarding gender differences are inconsistent. The specific objectives were (a) to examine these differences in a short and a long time frame, (b) to examine these differences…
Descriptors: Self Evaluation (Individuals), Females, Economically Disadvantaged, Older Adults
