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Graham, Kirsten L.; Moye, Jennifer – Psychology Learning and Teaching, 2023
The population of older adults is growing rapidly and there will be an increased need for psychological services for this population. Current estimates indicate a significant workforce gap such that all psychologists, regardless of specialty area, will likely be called upon to work with older adults. Education and experience in the care of older…
Descriptors: Doctoral Students, Psychology, Older Adults, Aging (Individuals)
Anna Garnett; Ruheena Sangrar; Kelsey Harvey; Rachel Weldrick; Stephanie Hatzifilalithis; Micheal Kalu; Emily C. Dunford; Audrey Patocs; Tara Kajaks – Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2023
With global increases in the population of older adults, there is a critical need for interdisciplinary collaboration to address the complexities of aging. Interdisciplinary research is well suited to facilitate trainee development; this venue provides opportunities for engagement in collaborative projects and networks, positioning trainees to…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Aging (Individuals), Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Education
Lun, Man Wai – College Student Journal, 2021
The increased number of older adults attributes to a rising need for future professionals to work in geriatric and gerontological fields. Understanding the influence of students' career choices is important. A study applying mixed method including both quantitative and qualitative methods was conducted among students' taking a gerontology course…
Descriptors: Students, Gerontology, Aging Education, Knowledge Level
Gallagher, John M.; Bonifas, Robin P.; Warner, Elise – Journal of Social Work Education, 2020
The Geriatric Social Work Competency Scale II is the leading measure of students' competency with older adults. Although the 40-item instrument has demonstrated strong internal consistency and congruent validity, the hypothesized four-factor structure has not been tested. We used confirmatory factor analysis with a sample of social work students…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Social Work, Measures (Individuals), Older Adults
Fullen, Matthew C. – Professional Counselor, 2018
As the number of older adults increases, it is important to understand how attitudes toward aging influence society, the aging process, and the counseling profession. Ageism--defined as social stigma associated with old age or older people--has deleterious effects on older adults' physical health, psychological well-being, and self-perception. In…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Counselor Training
McGuire, Sandra L. – Online Submission, 2017
Life expectancy is increasing worldwide. Unfortunately, people are generally not prepared for this long life ahead and have ageist attitudes that inhibit maximizing the "longevity dividend" they have been given. Aging education can prepare people for life's later years and combat ageism. It can reimage aging as a time of continued…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Aging (Individuals), Social Attitudes, Life Style
Majeski, Robin A.; Stover, Merrily; Ronch, Judah – Educational Gerontology, 2016
Aging professionals have not always effectively communicated about aging to the general public (Feather, 2015). Due at least in part to this, the public often holds inaccurate, ageist beliefs about older adults and aging services/gerontology has been difficult to promote as a desirable career option (Feather, 2015). The authors address this…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Asynchronous Communication, Gerontology, Aging Education
Rizzo, Victoria M.; Rowe, Jeannine M. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2016
Objectives: This study examines the impact of social work interventions in aging on quality of life (QOL) and cost outcomes in four categories (health, mental health, geriatric evaluation and management, and caregiving). Methods: Systematic review methods are employed. Databases were searched for articles published in English between 2004 and 2012…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Social Work, Aging (Individuals), Aging Education
Karasik, Rona J. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2013
Intergenerational service-learning has become an important practice in gerontology and geriatrics education. Although numerous benefits of service-learning have been documented, greater attention to critical reflection, a key component for harvesting the learning in service-learning, is needed to increase our understanding of what students really…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Geriatrics, Reflection, Service Learning
Bergman, Elizabeth J.; Erickson, Mary Ann; Simons, Jocelyn N. – Educational Gerontology, 2014
Demographic and labor force trends point to a critical need for professionals trained to work with older adults. The current study investigated factors associated with interest in aging-related topics and careers and knowledge of the opportunities that exist in the field of gerontology. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Gerontology, Career Choice, Older Adults
Van Dussen, Daniel J.; Applebaum, Robert; Sterns, Harvey – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2012
For over three decades, there has been considerable discussion about the development of gerontology education in the United States. A debate about accreditation is a logical outgrowth in this evolution. The dialogue about accreditation raises some important questions and gives gerontology an opportunity to further define itself. Accreditation…
Descriptors: Gerontology, College Faculty, Accreditation (Institutions), Futures (of Society)
Xiao, Lily Dongxia; Shen, Jun; Wu, Haifeng; Ding, Fu; He, Xizhen; Zhu, Yueping – Educational Gerontology, 2013
A lack of knowledge in registered nurses about geriatric conditions is one of the major factors that contribute to these conditions being overlooked in hospitalized older people. In China, an innovative geriatric continuing nursing education program aimed at developing registered nurses' understanding of the complex care needs of hospitalized…
Descriptors: Professional Continuing Education, Nursing Education, Hospitals, Older Adults
Goldberg, Lynette R.; Koontz, Jennifer Scott; Rogers, Nicole; Brickell, Jean – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2012
The health care needs of older adults can be complex and multifaceted. Safe, effective, equitable, and person-centered service provision relies on skilled interprofessional, team-based practice. Too often, students seeking a career specializing in gerontology are not exposed to such interprofessional, team-based learning and practice during their…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Gerontology, Educational Quality, Older Adults
Eshbaugh, Elaine; Gross, Patricia E.; Hillebrand, Kelsey; Davie, Josie; Henninger, William R. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2013
The graying of the Baby Boomers has created a shortage of professionals in aging-related careers. However, colleges and universities with gerontology and aging programs face a challenge of recruiting students. The purpose of this study was to determine what students are looking for in a career and whether these attributes are congruent with…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Career Choice
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