Awareness of ageism, motivation, and countertransference in the care of elders with Alzheimer's disease

Kane, Michael N.

doi:10.1177/153331750201700206

Cited by 46 publications

(31 citation statements)

References 40 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…There is abundant literature that considers ageist attitudes of social workers and human service students (Carmel, Cwikel, & Galinsky, 1992;James & Hayley, 1995;Kane, 1999Kane, , 2002Kane, , 2004aKane, , 2004bKane, , 2004cKane, , 2006aKane, , 2006bKane, , 2007Kane, , 2008; Kane, Hamlin, & Hawkins, 2004;Rohan, Berkman, Walker, & Holmes, 1995). Ageist attitudes influence the quality and type of services that are delivered to older persons and/or those deemed less worthy of care such as aging homeless persons (Bowling, 1999;Cykert, Kissling, Layson, & Hansen, 1995;Damiano, Momany, Willard, & Jogerst, 1997;Ivey, Wieling, & Harris, 2000;Kane, 2002Kane, , 2004aKane, , 2008Pettersen, 1995;Reekie & Hansen, 1992). Speech patterns change when professionals dislike or hold negative attitudes toward aging clients (e.g., Balsis & Carpenter, 2005;Caporeal, 1981;Hummert & Mazloff, 2001;Kemper, Finter-Urczyk, Ferrell, Harden, & Billington, 1998;Kemper, Othick, Gerhing, Gubarchuk, & Billington, 1998;Reekie & Hansen, 1992;Ryan, Kennaley, Pratt, & Shumovich, 2000).…”

Section: Attitudes Toward the Homeless Young And The Homeless Oldmentioning

confidence: 97%

Perceptions of Students about Younger and Older Men and Women who May Be Homeless

Kane

Green

Jacobs

2010

Journal of Social Service Research

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Future human service providers will interact with homeless persons in health, mental health, and social service practice contexts. This study investigated the perceptions of students enrolled in social work courses who are pursuing degrees in human service programs toward older and younger female and male homeless individuals. Respondents (N = 207) were given one of four vignettes in which a character was identified as an older male, a younger male, an older female, or a younger female who was frequently seen near an interstate highway, talking to him/herself and appearing unkempt, thin, and frail. Most respondents perceived the vignette character as mentally ill, neglectful of health, likely to have HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis A and/or hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C, likely to experience suicidal thoughts/ideation, and to have head lice/scabies/body lice. Older men were more likely to be perceived as military veterans with a history of mental illness and substance abuse. Older women were least likely to be perceived as having a history of substance abuse or using a handout to purchase ethanol. Older women were perceived to be homeless because they could not afford other living accommodations. A general linear model revealed significant differences in 7 of 41 items that respondents answered based on the gender and age of the vignette characters. These perceptual differences between male and female homeless persons will require additional investigation.The attitudes of social workers and other human service professionals toward homeless persons may impact intervention, service delivery, and willingness to work with these populations. There is little literature investigating the perceptions of people preparing for human service careers toward older and younger homeless women and men and whether perceptual differences ex-).ist toward homeless persons based on the age and gender of the homeless person. It was hypothesized that there would be differences in how older and younger homeless men and women are viewed.Because homelessness occurs throughout the lifespan and to consider whether age and gender impacted beliefs and perceptions, four 261

show abstract

Section: Attitudes Toward the Homeless Young And The Homeless Oldmentioning

confidence: 97%

Perceptions of Students about Younger and Older Men and Women who May Be Homeless

Kane

Green

Jacobs

2010

Journal of Social Service Research

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In summary, attitudes influenced by beliefs and knowledge, or lack thereof, can induce behaviors in certain directions. Several articles have looked at the attitudes and beliefs of nursing staff, social workers, and health care students when working or preparing to work with patients diagnosed with a dementia disorder (Astrom, 1986;Beall, Baumhover, & Novak, 1992;M. N. Kane, 2002M.…”

Section: Please Scroll Down For Articlementioning

confidence: 98%

Education Affects Attitudes of Physical Therapy Providers Toward People with Dementia

Staples

Killian

2012

Educational Gerontology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A survey was sent to every skilled nursing home (N ¼ 495) in Indiana regarding the demographics, education, and whether the severity of dementia impacts the attitudes of people in physical therapy practice. Physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) practicing in nursing homes spend considerable time (44.0%) working with patients who have a diagnosis of dementia. As patients with dementia disorders declined cognitively, attitudes of PTs=PTAs become increasingly negative, and respondents feel that education, training, and resources are insufficient to maximize outcomes in the later stages of the disease.

show abstract

“…Studies demonstrate that there is a negative stigma attached to older age among young adults. 23,24 This negative attitude may be associated with a lack of knowledge of aging.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Knowledge and attitudes of radiation therapists and undergraduate students towards older people

2015

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Awareness of ageism, motivation, and countertransference in the care of elders with Alzheimer's disease

Cited by 46 publications

References 40 publications

Perceptions of Students about Younger and Older Men and Women who May Be Homeless

Perceptions of Students about Younger and Older Men and Women who May Be Homeless

Education Affects Attitudes of Physical Therapy Providers Toward People with Dementia

Knowledge and attitudes of radiation therapists and undergraduate students towards older people

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About