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Children's Attitudes Toward Older Adults and Aging: A Synthesis of Research

Publisher: 
Educational Gerontology
Author: 
Cara N. Gilbert and Kristina G. Ricketts
Date published: 
21 July, 2008
Region: 
International

Publication type: 
research

Abstract

This paper serves as a summation of literature on children's attitudes toward older adults and aging. Research indicates that the vast amount of information available provides varying levels of understanding toward children's actual views of older adults. Differences between measurements, settings, and procedures stand as barriers in cross-comparison of studies and findings. There is a need for early aging education and as well as consistent research methods.

 

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