Undergraduate Students Knowledge and Perceptions regarding Older Adults

• DOI: 10.4236/ce.2023.1410128
• Publication Date: 2023-10-26T07:54:07Z
• Authors: Tracy E. K. Davis; Michelle Zechner
• Keywords: Semantic differential; Population Ageing

The US Census Bureau estimates an increase in the population aged 65+, which is projected to reach 83.7 million by 2050. With this changing demographic those with specialized training aging are needed. Undergraduate students have varying knowledge and attitudes towards older adults. To better understand undergraduate student’s regarding adults we surveyed a group of 171 enrolled school arts sciences. Students were using Facts on Aging Quiz, Semantic Differential, Kogan’s Attitudes Toward Old People Scale, perceptions working people. reported scores toward ASD found that held more positive adults, while KAOP indicated had neutral In general, about wanting work