Perceptions of Aging and Ageism Among Nursing Students at a Public Institution
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Nursing students perceive aging as natural yet complex, encountering ageism and prejudice. Increased gerontology education and elder interaction can mitigate negative views during training.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Nursing Education
- Social Gerontology
Background
- Understanding nursing students' views on aging is crucial for effective geriatric care training.
- Ageism, or prejudice against older adults, can impact healthcare interactions and outcomes.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze nursing students' perceptions of the aging process and ageism.
- To identify specific ageist attitudes prevalent among future nurses.
Main Methods
- A descriptive qualitative study involving 29 nursing students.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using text analysis software, generating a dendrogram with six thematic classes.
Main Results
- Key themes included aging as a natural, complex process; wisdom in old age; positive/negative aging perspectives; prejudice in caregiving roles; infantilization of elders; and daily ageism.
- Participants expressed varied views, highlighting both the natural aspects of aging and prevalent societal prejudices.
Conclusions
- Interventions such as increased gerontology coursework, seminars, and home visitations are recommended.
- Enhancing student exposure to older adults can reduce ageist attitudes during nursing education.
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