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Examination of the Psychometric Properties of the Knowledge of Aging for Social Work Quiz
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Nakao, Kayoko C.; Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn; Lawrance, Frances P.; Volland, Patricia J. – Educational Gerontology, 2013
Using graduate social work students' data ("n" = 481) in the Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education (HPPAE) in the United States, the study examined psychometric properties of the Knowledge of Aging for Social Work Quiz (KASW), a revision of the Facts on Aging Quiz, to evaluate biopsychosocial knowledge relevant to social work.…
Descriptors: Social Work, Tests, Aging (Individuals), Graduate Students
The State of Gerontological Social Work Education in California: Implications for Curricula Evaluation
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Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn; Goodman, Catherine; Ranney, Molly; Min, Jong Won; Takahashi, Nancy – Journal of Social Work Education, 2013
California has actively engaged in the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Initiative. Subsequently, the California Social Work Education Center Aging Initiative conducted a university survey of gerontology education in California graduate social work schools ("N"?=?17). In 2005, students taking aging courses were 12% in comparison to a…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Social Work, Curriculum Evaluation, Aging Education
Social Work Knowledge of Facts on Aging: Influence of Field and Classroom Education
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Birkenmaier, Julie; Rowan, Noell L.; Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn; Lawrance, Frances P.; Volland, Patricia J. – Educational Gerontology, 2009
Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ) was used to measure aging knowledge outcomes of 323 practicum students engaged in aging-focused practica at pre- and posttest across 11 universities. Significant improvement in knowledge scores (p = 0.0001) was found for graduates of the enhanced field education programs. Taking aging course work was a…
Descriptors: Practicums, Social Work, Aging (Individuals), Pretests Posttests
Endurance of Undergraduate Attitudes toward Older Adults
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Funderburk, Brooke; Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn; Storms, Lene Levy; Solomon, David H. – Educational Gerontology, 2006
This cross-sectional study assessed undergraduate attitudes toward older adults and attitude endurance 3 to 18 months after aging coursework. Survey respondents included 349 students who took an aging elective and 430 comparison students. Aging-elective students indicated more positive attitudes than comparison students. Attitudes did not vary…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Older Adults, Case Studies
Educating Social Workers for an Aging Society: A Vision for the 21st Century.
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Scharlach, Andrew; Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn; Robinson, Barrie; Feldman, Ronald – Journal of Social Work Education, 2000
Identifies challenges to the social work profession in an aging society including the shortage of gerontological social workers, lack of gerontological expertise and competence, negative attitudes towards older adults, inadequate social work curricula in aging, and cutbacks in federal resources. Offers strategies for enhancing gerontological…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Curriculum Development, Futures (of Society)
Undergraduate Knowledge of Aging: A Comparative Study of Biopsychosocial Content
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Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn; Funderburk, Brooke; Lee, Martin; Solomon, David H. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2004
This study assesses undergraduate knowledge of aging, distinguishing between types of deficits (ignorance vs. misinformation) and content areas as delineated by a biopsychosocial framework. Knowledge is examined as an outcome of taking an aging elective, while accounting for course rating and knowledge retention. A diverse body of UCLA…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Undergraduate Students, Comparative Analysis, Knowledge Level