The purpose of this study was to investigate physical therapy students' attitudes toward working with older adults. A basic qualitative design geared toward discovering physical therapy students' attitudes, where themes emerge from the findings, was used. The setting was a CAPTE Accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in a 4-year,…

The population of adults age 65 and older in the United States (U.S.) is expected to double by the year 2065. According to the American Psychological Association, 63% of older adults diagnosed with a mental disorder do not receive mental health services. The increase and longevity of the population, along with the underutilization of services by…

Previous research has failed to utilize doctoral clinical psychology graduate students' when examining factors that potentially mediate against age-related bias. Death and aging anxiety are both intrinsically linked to thoughts or feelings when working with older adults. Studies have shown varying results in relation to whether education and…

The topic of this research study is the experience of older adult learners' inclusion in a cooperative learning traditional classroom environment. For this study, older adult learners were defined as learners aged 50 and over. The definition of inclusion for older adult learners was focused on their perceptions of being equally valued and…

This study sought to identify the support needed by returning baby boomers to succeed in online master's programs at a Midwest institution. Tinto's (1975, 1987, 1993) theory on social and academic integration, Kember's (1989) model of dropout distance education, Bean and Metzner's (1985) student attrition model, and Park's (2007) model for adult…

In the United States, adults 65 and older represent a significant and growing cultural minority (Cohn & Taylor, 2011). Ageist stereotypes, whether directed at older adults or internalized by elders themselves, can cause real harm to elders' mental and physical health (Nelson, 2016a). Mezirow's transformative learning theory (TLT; 1991)…

Colleges and universities throughout the country have seen an influx in enrollment amongst African American women. Many of these women are characterized as non-traditional students. In addition to possessing non-traditional traits, these women occupy two oppressed groups in society; African Americans and females. Along with them being a part of…

The study aimed to investigate the relationship between mathematics anxiety and academic performance among developmental mathematics students attending a Northeastern community college. In particular, the study examined the relationship between mathematics anxiety, according to gender and age. The purpose of mixed method case study was two fold:…

The aging population with complex health needs is growing. Nursing programs are challenged to educate student nurses competent and willing to meet this specific population's needs. Research on ageism supports the presence of aging bias. Possible negative attitudes towards older persons by nursing students is a concern for nurse educators. Nursing…

This study examined the latent factors of dialect variation as they relate to reading achievement of second grade students. Sociocultural theory, identity theories, and critical theory used against a metaphorical backdrop of a bundle of locks were used to illustrate the complexity of language variation and its effect on reading achievement within…

People are living longer. The average age of the population is increasing, and is expected to keep growing. Any person age 65 and older is now considered "geriatric." However, although growing, this population is not receiving adequate nursing care, and results in increased pain, falls, and even death. Geriatric curriculum is becoming…

This study investigated the experience of nine older adult students over 50 years old as they matriculated in the traditional multigenerational classroom at a community college in Central Florida. The college chosen for the study primarily serves traditional students and dual enrollees, but more and more, older adult students are enrolling while…

The purpose of this study was to identify effective teaching methods for age 50+ baby boomer learners. The study used a mixed methods research design. The qualitative paradigm used focus group sessions and the quantitative paradigm was completed through surveys. Fifteen age 50+ baby boomer learners and 11 faculty who teach them comprised the two…

At the study site, an elder care practicum was adopted after nursing students demonstrated a lack of interest in the well-being of elderly patients. The purpose of the study was to determine if there was a change in college nursing students' attitudes toward nursing home residents as a result of increased intergenerational exposure following an…

Given the growing population of older adults with more reported mental health needs, there are not sufficient psychologists interested in working with this population. This study looked at why interest is so low, looking particularly at the correlations between interest in working with older adults and knowledge about aging, ageism, aging anxiety…