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Impact of an infusion model on social work students' aging knowledge, attitudes, and interests
- Authors:
- CUMMINGS Sherry M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 47(3/4), 2006, pp.173-186.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This American study sought to provide data regarding the use of infusion of gerontological materials throughout curriculums to enhance students' attitudes toward older adults, their knowledge of aging-related issues, and their perceptions of gerontological social work. A quasi-experimental design was used to compare outcomes for graduate social work students who were and those who were not exposed to gerontological infusion. Results indicated that exposed students experienced a greater improvement in their view of aging-related career opportunities and in their belief in the importance of gerontological social work. Treatment group students also showed greater gains in self-rated aging knowledge. Both treatment and control group students had significant gains in a test of aging-related knowledge. Pedagogical implications are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Predictors of graduate social work students' interest in aging-related work
- Authors:
- CUMMINGS Sherry M., GALAMBOS Colleen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 39(3), 2002, pp.77-94.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The increasing population of older adults in this country has created a growing demand for gerontological social workers. Despite this demand, few graduate level social work students indicate a preference for working with older clients. Using symbolic interactionism as a theoretical framework, this study sought to identify factors predictive of MSW students' interest in securing post-graduate geriatric employment. The contributions of closeness to elders, contact with elders, education, attitudes toward aging, and rewarding interactions with elders were examined. In the final model rewarding interactions with older clients, contact frequency, and geriatric skill level emerged as significant predictors of students' desire to pursue aging-related employment (F (8, 128) = 17.8, p < .0001, R2 = .54). Implications for social work education are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).