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Peer reviewedNewman, Sally; Faux, Robert; Larimer, Barbara – Gerontologist, 1997
Examines childrens' (N=71) perceptions and attitudes about aging and older adults. Results indicate that children do not view aging negatively as adults assume. Children were positively affected by interactions with older adults, described physical signs of aging without judgment, and responded negatively to some of the unpleasant conditions…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Childhood Attitudes, Elementary Education, Older Adults
Newman, Sally; Engel, Rafael; Ward, Christopher; Karip, Emin; Faux, Robert – 1994
The work-related and personal factors associated with the willingness and ability of older adults to remain as child care workers and the factors associated with leaving child care work were studied in a time-series design. Subjects were 534 persons aged 50 years and older who were working for pay as child care providers. Of these, 341 replied to…
Descriptors: Burnout, Career Change, Child Caregivers, Educational Background
