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Is ageism in university students associated with elder abuse?
Author(s)Yongjie Yon, Larry Anderson, Jocelyn Lymburner
Journal titleJournal of Intergenerational Relationships, vol 8, no 4, 2010
Pagespp 386-402
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsAgeism ; Elder abuse ; Young adults [20-25] ; Attitude.
AnnotationResearch indicates that in comparison to middle aged adults, young adults exhibit higher levels of ageist attitudes toward older persons and that elder abuse is increasing. This study examines proclivity of elder abuse by young adults enrolled in a postsecondary institution. A total of 206 university students completed questionnaires on attitudes toward older persons and their proclivity to elder abuse. Results indicate that student attitudes are correlated with elder abuse. In addition, proclivity to psychological abuse is found to be significantly higher than physical abuse. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-111020004
ClassmarkB:TOB: QNT: SD6: DP

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