Download or read book Comparison of Attitudes Toward People with Disabilities Between Older Adults and Younger Adults written by Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Differences in Attitudes Between Younger and Older People Toward Old Age Implications for Counselling written by Tak Ming Yu and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Sociology - Age and Aging, grade: Distinction, course: Master of Social Science in Counselling, language: English, abstract: The main purpose of this study was to examine the general public's perception on older people. Based on this theme, five research questions were identified. 1) What are the attitudes of younger and older people toward elderly?, 2) Are older peoples' attitudes toward themselves being influenced by prevailing ageism views?, 3) What are the predictors of ageism?, 4) Do the interaction between younger and older people influences the attitudes toward older people?, and 5) What are the implications of the above research findings toward older people for counselling?. Based on these questions, five hypotheses were developed. No significant difference was found between the attitudes of younger and older people toward the latter. In terms of concept and image about older people, older people tend to see themselves more negative than younger people. People with higher educational levels, younger age and religion tend to score a higher value of FAQ than people with lower educational levels, older age and non-religious. People with higher educational levels, younger age and religion tend to form more positive image toward older people than people with low lower educational levels, older age and non-religious. People with more interaction with older adults tend to have higher scores on FAQ. Basically all the hypotheses were rejected, but this study did make several contributions to the study of ageism in Hong Kong. First, this study found that attitudes of younger students toward older adults were more negative than older people. Students' attitudes toward older people were dominated by negative ageism views and image; whereas, older peoples' attitudes toward older adults were mixed with both negative and positive ageism views. It was suggested in this study, attitudes of people toward older adults have to
Download or read book Attitudes of Older Adults Toward Their Peers with Mental Disabilities written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The attitudes of older adults without disabilities have been identified as a potential barrier for older adults with mental disabilities to integrate into community-based senior programs. The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes of older adults toward their peers with mental disabilities and the demographic correlates associated with those attitudes. Two scales were utilized to measure the attitudes of older adults: Attitude Toward Disabled Persons Scale - Form O (modified) ATDP and Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). The Contact with Disabled Persons Scale - modified (CDP) was used to measure the amount of contact older adults had with people with mental disabilities. Demographic correlates were examined in relation to attitudes as measured by ATDP and/or the TRA scale and to amount of contact: gender, age, income, types of activities, attendance, urban/rural, disability, family member with a mental disability, amount of contact, labeling and behavioural characteristics. The attitudes of older adults appeared to be neutral (ATDP) to positive (TRA) toward their peers with mental disabilities. Results from the CDP indicated participants had a low level of contact with people with mental disabilities. Significant relationships were indicated between amount of contact and positive attitudes (TRA scale) and between rural, age (younger) and education and higher attitude scores (ATDP), as well as more contact. Participants with a family member with mental disabilities also reported having more contact. Results from this study provided some important information about the attitudes of older adults toward people with mental disabilities and the demographic correlates associated with those attitudes.
Download or read book Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism written by Liat Ayalon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geography, design, engineering, policy and media studies. The contributors have collaborated to produce a truly stimulating and educating book on ageism which brings a clear overview of the state of the art in the field. The book serves as a catalyst to generate research, policy and public interest in the field of ageism and to reconstruct the image of old age and will be of interest to researchers and students in gerontology and geriatrics.
Download or read book A Study Examining Age and the Differences in Attitudes Towards People with Disabilities written by Laura Colaccino and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop an informative piece of literature that will enable people to understand how society views people with disabilities. This study examined the differences in attitudes towards people with disabilities between three chosen age groups (21-29, 40-49, 65-74). SUBJECTS: Five hundred and seventy six subjects between the ages of 21 and 74 were surveyed by Lou Harris and Associates Inc. 5 The people surveyed were Americans, excluding people from Alaska and Hawaii, people in religious and educational institutions, prisons, and hospitals. METHODS: The data that was used consisted of information that had already been collected through the Harris RADIUS5 database. For the purposes of this study, a new database was created by extracting six questions and the responses from the respective age groups. Six questions were chosen to represent societal attitudes towards people with disabilities. Three categories were chosen by the researchers to focus on three important aspects of everyday life: social life (social), employment (work), and schooling (education). ANALYSES: Data collected from the RADIUS5 database was analyzed using SPSS for windows 10.0 statistical software program. A chi-square test of independence was used by the researchers to examine statistical relationships between the responses of the six questions answered by the respondents in the three age groups. An alpha value of less than .05 was used for all statistical analyses. RESULTS: Five of the six questions were answered similarly by all three age groups. No significant difference existed between the responses for question (A7). Significant differences did exist for questions (B1), (B2), (C4), (C5), and (C6). Although significant differences were found for five of the six questions, these differences do not reflect the overall attitudes towards people with disabilities. The significance was found within one response of each question between the three age groups. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: We can conclude that the attitudes towards people with disabilities are similar between the three age groups, however, from the chi-square test of independence, a significant difference exists in the responses from each age group. This study was conducted to obtain a better understanding of societal attitudes towards people with disabilities. This study may prove to be instrumental to further understand the relationship between age and attitudes towards people with disabilities. This understanding will benefit physical therapists by allowing them to prepare their patients with disabilities regarding societies attitudes towards the issue of disability.
Download or read book Attitudes of Older Adults Toward Their Peers with Mental Disabilities written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Attitudes Toward Persons with Disabilities written by Harold E. Yuker and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 1988 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book College Students Attitudes Toward Older Adults with Physical Disabilities written by Cynthia Ellen Schlesinger and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Comparative Study of Attitudes Toward and Knowledge about Older Adults Among Four Selected Groups written by Eddie Elaine Glenn and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Cross cultural Comparison of Attitudes Toward Persons with Disabilities College Students in Japan and the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three factors were compared with regard to attitudes toward people with disabilities: (1) culture, (2) amount of contact, and (3) type of relationship. Participants included 111 college students majoring in Social Work or Psychology in the U.S. and 118 college students majoring in Social Policy and Administration in Japan. The Attitudes Towards Disabled Persons Scale (ATDP) (Yuker & Block, 1986) was used to measure attitudes. No significant relationships were found between attitudes toward people with disabilities and culture, nor the amount of contact. A significant relationship was found between the type of relationship and attitudes toward people with disabilities among students in the U.S., particularly among those who had a positive relationship with close friends. The implications for future training are discussed.
Download or read book Ober Erzgebirge written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Young Adult Attitudes Regarding Individuals with Disabilities written by Kendra Kay Naef and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Disability and Aging written by Jeffrey Steven Kahana and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the lived experience of previously healthy older adults as they face disability in late life, and how is disability assimilated in their identity? How do prevailing practices facilitate¿or limit¿options for elders living with new disabilities? To address these questions, Jeffrey Kahana and Eva Kahana uniquely synthesize disability and gerontological perspectives to explore both the unfolding challenges of aging and the practices and policies that can enhance the lives of older adults. Jeffrey S. Kahana is associate professor of history and codirector of the Center on Aging and Policy at Mount Saint Marry College. Eva Kahana is Distinguished University Professor and Pierce T. and Elizabeth D. Robson Professor of the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University, where she also is director of the Elderly Care Research Center.
Download or read book When I m 64 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2006-02-13 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 2030 there will be about 70 million people in the United States who are older than 64. Approximately 26 percent of these will be racial and ethnic minorities. Overall, the older population will be more diverse and better educated than their earlier cohorts. The range of late-life outcomes is very dramatic with old age being a significantly different experience for financially secure and well-educated people than for poor and uneducated people. The early mission of behavioral science research focused on identifying problems of older adults, such as isolation, caregiving, and dementia. Today, the field of gerontology is more interdisciplinary. When I'm 64 examines how individual and social behavior play a role in understanding diverse outcomes in old age. It also explores the implications of an aging workforce on the economy. The book recommends that the National Institute on Aging focus its research support in social, personality, and life-span psychology in four areas: motivation and behavioral change; socioemotional influences on decision-making; the influence of social engagement on cognition; and the effects of stereotypes on self and others. When I'm 64 is a useful resource for policymakers, researchers and medical professionals.
Download or read book Prejudiced Communication written by Janet B. Ruscher and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2001-04-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prejudiced communication is everywhere. Sexist jokes are transmitted over the Internet, coworkers tell outrageous stories about cross-cultural interactions, and children observe their parents' disgusted facial expressions as a target of prejudice passes along the street. What functions do these forms of communication serve for individuals, groups, and entire cultures? How do they contribute to the perpetuation of discrimination and status differences based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other stigmatized attributes? And what can be done to reduce prejudiced communication and mitigate its harmful effects? This volume provides a comprehensive examination of these and other questions of critical importance for today's society. Bringing together current theory, empirical research, and real-life examples, it is essential reading for scholars and students in a range of disciplines. The book first defines key terms and introduces several functions served by prejudiced communication, including the protection of established social hierarchies and the maintenance of "cognitive shortcuts." It explores how language reflects categorizations of ingroups and outgroups, and how shared stereotypes are encoded and transmitted. Subsequent chapters address ways that prejudice is subtly or blatantly communicated in interpersonal interactions, including patronizing and controlling speech, discriminatory nonverbal behavior, and disdain for nonstandard accents or dialects. Next, the book examines the larger cultural context, discussing such topics as skewed portrayals in the news media, entertainment, and advertising; hostile humor; and continued legal tolerance of hate speech. Featured throughout are thought-provoking examples drawn from the classroom, the workplace, and other everyday situations. A concluding chapter summarizes major themes of the book and points toward empirical and theoretical gaps that invite further investigation. Grounded in a social psychological perspective, the book also incorporates ideas and findings from communication, sociology, and related fields. It is an informative resource for anyone interested in prejudice and stereotyping, and an indispensable text for advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
Download or read book Ageism written by Todd D. Nelson and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current findings on the origins and effects of ageism, as well as ways to reduce it.
Download or read book Attitudes Toward Persons with Disabilities written by Beverly A. Agrella and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The intent of the researchers in conducting this investigation was to determine if differences exist between students from allied health and non-allied health fields of study in regard to their attitudes toward disabled people. The attitudes of 104 students representing both allied and non-allied health majors were measured using the Scale of Attitudes toward Disabled Persons (SADP) (Antonak & Livneh, 1988), as well as a demographic information sheet. Subjects were drawn from Stonehill College and Salem State College upon receipt of faculty consent. The dependent variable for this study was subjects' scores on the SADP, and the independent variable was the students' chosen field of study, categorized as allied or non- allied health. An independent groups t-ratio was computed using the SPSS for Windows Statistical Package (Norusis, 1993). Based on the total mean attitude scores, no significant difference was found between the two groups with regard to their attitudes toward disabled persons based on a selected alpha of .05 (p.=.244). Demographic information revealed possible areas for further research.
