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Peer reviewedGlass, J. Conrad, Jr.; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1986
Examined the relationship between the knowledge and attitudes of nursing home caretakers toward elderly sexuality, looking at certain sociodemographic and institutional factors. The more knowledge providers possessed, the more restrictive their attitudes toward elderly sexuality. Education, religiosity, position, nursing education, time in current…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Attitudes, Health Personnel, Knowledge Level
Peer reviewedWinn, Francis J., Jr.; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1978
A review of staff attitudes toward the aged in nursing homes suggests the presence of a negative feedback situation between staff and patients that promotes negative attitudes toward aging by both parties. Suggestions for improvement in the nursing home environment are given. (Author)
Descriptors: Age, Attitudes, Gerontology, Nursing Homes
