FLIPPING THE SCRIPT: WHY DO STUDENTS CHOOSE GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS?
2024
Why Students Choose Gerontology and Geriatrics
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Author Information
Author(s): Boateng Isaac Asirifi, Staley Mark, VanderWerf Jess
Conclusion
The study highlights the positive factors that attract students to gerontology and geriatrics education.
Supporting Evidence
- The presentation includes insights from students at different educational levels.
- It emphasizes the positive experiences and motivations of students in the field.
Takeaway
This study looks at why some students want to study aging and care for older people instead of focusing on why others don't.
Methodology
The study includes perspectives from students at different educational levels in gerontology and geriatrics.
Participant Demographics
Includes undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students from various institutions in the U.S.
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