Year
1985
Paper Type
Master's Thesis
College
College of Education and Human Services
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Bruce Gutknecht
Second Advisor
Dr. James Mittelstadt
Rights Statement
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Abstract
Children develop attitudes at an early age, both positive and negative. Negative attitudes toward the aged can be changed through direct contact between the elderly and through aging education within the curriculum. Children have negative attitudes toward the elderly and the aging process. Direct contact can change these views by providing interaction between children and the elderly while aging education can bring about an awareness of the aging process and of the aged. With aging being an inevitable and important part of being human, it is necessary as well as important for educators to help children develop positive attitudes toward the aged. Activities have been included, integrating aging education within the curriculum focusing on attitudes children have toward the aged, an awareness of aging and the aged and direct interaction.
Suggested Citation
King, Mary Emily, "Changing negative attitudes of elementary children toward the aged through positive interaction and aging education within the school curriculum" (1985). UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 706.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/706
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