Psychology Trainees' Interest in End-of-Life Care
Author Information
Author(s): Root Eve, Caskie Grace
Primary Institution: Lehigh University
Hypothesis
This study examined the relationship of ageism, aging anxiety, and death anxiety with psychology trainees’ therapeutic expectations and interest in engaging in end-of-life work with older adults.
Conclusion
Higher aging anxiety predicted lower interest in working with older adults and worse therapeutic expectations.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher aging anxiety predicted lower interest in working with older adults.
- Ageism was positively related to interest in end-of-life care.
Takeaway
The study found that psychology students who are more anxious about aging are less interested in helping older people at the end of their lives.
Methodology
The study used structural equation modeling to test a model examining predictors of interest and therapeutic expectations towards end-of-life care.
Participant Demographics
Psychology doctoral students enrolled in an APA-accredited program.
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