Ageism: A course of study

Sorgman, Margo; Sorensen, Marilou R.

doi:10.1080/00405848409543101

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“…Research has shown that negative stereotypes toward older adults are common in college students, most of whom have had little contact with older adults outside of family members. 15 –17 However, students who have participated in service learning, which fostered positive interactions with older adults, have less ageist attitudes. 18…”

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An Intergenerational Choir Formed to Lessen Alzheimer’s Disease Stigma in College Students and Decrease the Social Isolation of People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Family Members

Harris

Caporella

2014

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen

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The intergenerational choir was formed for the purpose of combating the stigma of Alzheimer's disease in college students, and in that process also lessening the social isolation of people with AD and their family members. The choir was composed of 13 college students and 13 people with AD and a family member. Data from the college students were gathered through semi-structured open-ended questions on attitudes and knowledge about AD, collected at three points in time over 8 weeks of rehearsals. Data were collected from the people with AD and their family members through a focus group and observations over 8 weeks of rehearsals. Results a show a decrease in social isolation for the older choir members, and for the college students: a decrease in negative attitudes, an increase in positive attitudes and themes of - recognizing capabilities, expanded understanding of AD, reduced stigma, and reduced social discomfort.

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An Intergenerational Choir Formed to Lessen Alzheimer’s Disease Stigma in College Students and Decrease the Social Isolation of People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Family Members

Harris

Caporella

2014

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen

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“…This finding may reflect older adults' greater familiarity with AD from being exposed to others with the condition. Previous studies have suggested that ageism contributes to younger people not learning as much about age-related conditions, which may then lead to further social distance (Bodner, 2009;Cottle & Glover, 2007;Nelson, 2005;Sorgman & Sorenson, 2001).…”

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“…Anderson, 1999). This is largely due to the fact that images of older adults in books and media are often represented in unfavorable, unkempt, and even pitiable ways; successively, many young adults grow up forming negative stereotypes of older adults (Sorgman & Sorenson, 2001). While there are many dimensions of aging, young adults focus mostly on the physical attributes of an individual to describe someone as being old (Cottle & Glover, 2007).…”

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Age and Gender Differences in Attitudes and Knowledge About Alzheimer’s Disease

2016

The Gerontologist

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The purpose of this study was to examine possible age and gender discrepancies in knowledge and attitudes towards individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Data were taken from a Midwestern survey study of community-dwelling adults aged 18-88 (N=211).Participants were divided into two age groups: younger adults (ages 18-49), and older adults, encompassing the Baby Boom generation (ages 49+). The findings indicated that, relative to older adults, younger adults were: less likely to know someone with AD; less likely to make lifestyle changes to reduce their AD risk; and less factually knowledgeable about AD. However, younger adults reported more positive attitudes about AD. When demographic variables, knowing someone with AD, and knowledge of AD were examined simultaneously as predictors of attitudes, the following were significant: age, knowledge, and knowing someone with AD.Gender had no significant relationships with any of the outcome variables examined.Interpretations of these findings were discussed. iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSFirst and above all, I deeply thank and exalt God Almighty for His unparalleled support, providing this opportunity, and being my strength to proceed successfully. My appreciation also goes to my committee, Drs. Melissa O'Connor, Heather Fuller-Iglesias, and Ardith Brunt, for their guidance. I want to express my deep gratitude to my advisor, Dr Melissa O'Connor, for her sincere and indispensable effort, patience and guidance since commencement of my program and throughout the writing process. Lastly, I want to profoundly thank my father, Tola Adelani, for his loving guidance and encouragements. v

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Ageism and the contact hypothesis: Effects of work-related and non work-related contact on age-related stereotypes

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2011

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Ageism: A course of study

Cited by 11 publications

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An Intergenerational Choir Formed to Lessen Alzheimer’s Disease Stigma in College Students and Decrease the Social Isolation of People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Family Members

An Intergenerational Choir Formed to Lessen Alzheimer’s Disease Stigma in College Students and Decrease the Social Isolation of People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Family Members

Age and Gender Differences in Attitudes and Knowledge About Alzheimer’s Disease

Ageism and the contact hypothesis: Effects of work-related and non work-related contact on age-related stereotypes

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