Changing negative attitudes of elementary children toward the aged through positive interaction and aging education within the school curriculum

Author

Mary Emily King, University of North Florida

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

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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