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Attitudes toward elderly clients.

J I Kosberg, A P Harris

    Health & Social Work
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Social workers frequently report negative feelings toward elderly clients. This review examines research on these attitudes, explores contributing factors, and suggests strategies for fostering positive professional engagement with older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Social Work Practice
    • Attitudinal Studies

    Background:

    • Existing research indicates prevalent negative attitudes among social workers towards the elderly population.
    • Understanding these attitudes is crucial for effective geriatric social work.
    • Professional biases can impact the quality of care provided to older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To synthesize current research on social workers' negative feelings about the elderly.
    • To identify underlying reasons and contributing factors for these professional attitudes.
    • To propose actionable recommendations for cultivating appropriate and positive attitudes in social work practice with older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive literature review of studies examining social worker attitudes toward the elderly.

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  • Analysis of research findings to identify patterns and explanations for negative perceptions.
  • Synthesis of evidence-based strategies for attitude improvement.

    • Main Results:

    • Confirmation of widespread negative sentiment among social workers regarding elderly clients.
    • Identification of potential contributing factors, including ageism and lack of specialized training.
    • Development of a framework for enhancing professional attitudes.

    Conclusions:

    • Negative attitudes among social workers towards the elderly are a documented issue.
    • Addressing these attitudes requires targeted interventions and education.
    • Fostering positive professional engagement is essential for improving services for older adults.