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Citation |
Hayslip B, Reinberg J, Williams J. J. Elder Abuse Negl. 2015; 27(3): 233-253. |
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Affiliation |
a University of North Texas , Department of Psychology , 1155 Union Circle #311280, Denton , TX 76203. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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25909496 |
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Abstract |
The present study examined the effectiveness of educational interventions in altering tolerance for and behavioral intentions of elder abuse among college student young adults. Participants were 225 undergraduates who were assigned to 1 of 4 educational groups: Elder Abuse Education, Aging Education, Family Education, and a Pre and Post-test only condition. While the Elder Abuse Education group reported less tolerance and intentions for elder abuse compared to the other groups, at the immediate post-test, a decrement in such positive changes at one-month follow-up was observed in such persons. These mixed findings suggest that while specific interventions may reduce elder abuse tolerance, supplemental educational efforts over time may be necessary to maintain intervention-specific gains in intentions and behaviors particular to elder abuse. Language: en |