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Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design
Published on: May 31, 2021
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"Using the working with older adults scale with Spanish undergraduate students".
Susana Feijóo-Quintas1, Eduardo Picón2, Cristina Lojo-Seoane3
1Department of Developmental, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
|August 18, 2025
Summary
This study found that social approval and attitudes significantly influence Spanish students' intention to work with older adults. Perceived social approval is key for workforce recruitment in age-related care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Global aging populations necessitate a robust workforce in age-related care.
- Recruitment and retention challenges exist in the elder care sector.
- Understanding student intentions is crucial for future workforce planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors influencing Spanish undergraduate students' intention to work with older adults.
- To assess the relationship between the Working with Older Adults Scale (WOAS) subscales and personality traits.
- To identify key predictors of intention to work in the aged care field.
Main Methods:
- Online questionnaire administered to diverse undergraduate students in Spain.
- Utilized a Spanish-adapted Working with Older Adults Scale (WOAS) and the Big-Five Inventory (BFI-10).
- Employed exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and multivariate statistics.
Main Results:
- Strong intercorrelations were observed among WOAS subscales.
- Perceived behavioral control showed significant correlations with certain personality traits.
- Only subjective norm and attitudes significantly predicted the intention to work with older adults.
Conclusions:
- Social norms and attitudes are critical drivers for engaging students in elder care professions.
- Findings align with previous research on the impact of perceived social approval.
- Further investigation into intrapersonal factors is recommended for comprehensive understanding.
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