Children's Attitudes Toward Older Adults and Aging: A Synthesis of Research

Abstract

This paper serves as a summation of literature on children's attitudes toward older adults and aging. Research indicates that the vast amount of information available provides varying levels of understanding toward children's actual views of older adults. Differences between measurements, settings, and procedures stand as barriers in cross-comparison of studies and findings. There is a need for early aging education and as well as consistent research methods.

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Kristina G. Ricketts*

*Kristina G. Ricketts is no longer affiliated with Penn State University. She is now affiliated with the University of Kentucky.