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The parameters of prejudice
— knowledge of ethics and age bias | | Author(s) | Jane M Roberts |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 50, no 3/4, 2008 |
| Pages | pp 37-50 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Ageism ; Social ethics ; Social work ; Social surveys ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | This study examined two matters pertinent to social work practice: professional ethics and age bias among practising social workers. Because social work ethics demand competent practice within one's area of proficiency, and because bias toward any segment of social work clientele impedes competent practice, prejudicial attitudes toward older people are problematic. This study found that age bias exists among practising social workers (n=367), with no discernible association between knowledge of professional ethical standards and age bias. The findings suggest a subtle and pervasive bias associated with work with older people. Positive bias was more prevalent than negative bias. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-080416203 B |
| Classmark | B:TOB: TQ: IG: 3F: 7T |
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