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Grimes, Galen A.; Hough, Michelle G.; Mazur, Elizabeth; Signorella, Margaret L. – Educational Gerontology, 2010
Older adults are less likely to be using computers and less knowledgeable about Internet security than are younger users. The two groups do not differ on trust of Internet information. The younger group shows no age or gender differences. Within the older group, computer users are more trusting of Internet information, and along with those with…
Descriptors: Internet, Gender Differences, Older Adults, Knowledge Level
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Birkenmaier, Julie; Rowan, Noell L.; Damron-Rodriguez, JoAnn; Lawrance, Frances P.; Volland, Patricia J. – Educational Gerontology, 2009
Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ) was used to measure aging knowledge outcomes of 323 practicum students engaged in aging-focused practica at pre- and posttest across 11 universities. Significant improvement in knowledge scores (p = 0.0001) was found for graduates of the enhanced field education programs. Taking aging course work was a…
Descriptors: Practicums, Social Work, Aging (Individuals), Pretests Posttests