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Factors Affecting Willingness of Social Work Students to Accept Jobs in Aging

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: The aging of the United States population is creating an increased need for social workers and other helping professionals with training in gerontology. Recent estimates indicate that less than 3% of MSW students are enrolled in an aging concentration, as compared to 19.0% enrolled in children/youth concentrations. This study (N=126) examines factors that affect the willingness of social work students to accept jobs in aging. Results of a hierarchical logistic regression indicate that age and personal/professional experiences with older people (but not gender, race, or educational level) significantly predicted willingness to accept jobs in aging.

Source: Journal of Social Work Education

DOI: 10.5175/jswe.2005.200303100

Authors: Angela L. Curl, Kelsey Simons, Heather Larkin

Institutions: Case Western Reserve University, Wayne State University, Catholic University of America

Language: English

Topic: Social Work Education and Practice

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

Funder: John A. Hartford Foundation