Knowledge of and interest in geropsychology among psychology trainees

Authors
Citation
Ga. Hinrichsen, Knowledge of and interest in geropsychology among psychology trainees, PROF PSYCH, 31(4), 2000, pp. 442-445
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY-RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
ISSN journal
07357028 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
442 - 445
Database
ISI
SICI code
0735-7028(200008)31:4<442:KOAIIG>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Given the increasing number of older people in the U.S. population, how wel l prepared are graduate students to deliver services to older adults? Do gr aduate students want to see older adults in clinical practice? Ninety-four psychology externs and interns were surveyed about their knowledge of and a ttitudes toward older people. Although trainees evidenced gaps in knowledge , they indicated interest in expanding that knowledge. They also reported f avorable attitudes toward the aged and interest in practice with them. This article summarizes geropsychology resources for graduate program directors , students, and practitioners who want to expand practice to include older adults.