Changing Attitudes toward the Elderly: The Impact of Three Methods of Attitude Change.

Murphy-Russell, Sheila; And Others

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Publication Date: 1986

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Changing Attitudes toward the Elderly: The Impact of Three Methods of Attitude Change.

Murphy-Russell, Sheila; And Others

Educational Gerontology, v12 n3 p241-51 1986

Assessed the effectiveness of three techniques for changing college students' attitudes toward aging in a positive direction. Found direct experience with the elderly to be the most effective workshop technique. (Author/ABB)

Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Attitude Change, College Students, Educational Gerontology, Higher Education, Intergenerational Programs, Negative Attitudes, Older Adults, Program Effectiveness, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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