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Julie L Masters¹, Lyn M Holley

¹Department of Gerontology, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska 68588-0562, USA.

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Introductory gerontology courses effectively inform undergraduate students views on aging. The Future Self Exercise, a key instructional tool, helps students better understand and plan for their own aging process.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

Introductory gerontology courses can foster appreciation for aging.
Limited research exists on how these courses influence individual aging perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the impact of an introductory aging course on undergraduate students' views.
To assess the effectiveness of the Future Self Exercise as an instructional tool.

Main Methods:

Quasi-experimental design involving 158 undergraduate students.
Pre- and post-course comparison of student self-ratings and descriptions.
Utilized the Future Self Exercise for personal aging reflection and planning.

Main Results:

The study demonstrated the efficacy of the introductory aging course.
Students showed improved understanding and planning for their own aging post-course.
The Future Self Exercise contributed to positive shifts in student perspectives.

Conclusions:

Introductory gerontology courses are effective educational tools for shaping views on aging.
The Future Self Exercise is a valuable method for enhancing student self-awareness regarding aging.
Further research should explore long-term impacts and diverse student populations.